• 2nd Shift Lead Technician

    Safran (Grand Prairie, TX)


    2nd Shift Lead Technician

    Job details

    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