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2nd Shift Lead Technician

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General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

Reference number

2025-167733

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Assembly

Job title

2nd Shift Lead Technician

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

Performs maintenance, repair or overhaul of gas turbine engines, gas turbine starting systems, and turbojet engines to include sub-assemblies and components. Performs assembly and testing of turbojet engines. Supervises 2nd shift and trains shop technicians, schedules workflow through shop in coordination with Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with hand tools and cleaning chemicals in order to disassemble equipment for inspection purposes.

• Works with the component maintenance manual and internal documentation to accept or reject individual components in an engine.

• Works with hand tools, special tools, measuring equipment, balancing and grinding machines in order to assemble customer equipment.

• Coordinates with Safran Power Units office personnel in order to establish priority for shop projects and a weekly production schedule.

• Trains and assists Technicians in proper procedures, methods and practices to be followed in each respective duty.

• Schedules work tasks for technicians in order to ensure weekly production goals are met.

• Travel required – 0-5%, including internationally.

• Develops procedures, identifies problems, and recommends solutions to fulfill project objectives; recommends expenditures.

• Assigns and monitors work of subordinates, including training and coaching; conducting of ongoing performance planning and appraisal; and recommending actions.

SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Helps develop procedures, identifies problems, and recommends solutions to fulfill project objectives. Has authority to act at his/her own discretion, with short-term review or audit by the Operations Manager.

• Helps assign and monitor work of team, including training and coaching, conducting of ongoing performance planning and appraisal; and recommending actions.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Education/Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 5+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Leadership/management experience

• A&P Certification a plus.

• Intermediate Level – Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• SAP experience is a plus.

• Mechanical/technical/interpersonal skills that can be applied immediately to the job duties and that are adapted to the unique requirements of the organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Annual salary

TBD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

2709 North Forum Drive TX 75052 Grand Prairie

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Associate Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes