ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without
reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Safety conscious and always looking for preventative safety measures
Understands the Valence Surface Technologies Code of Conduct policy, leading by example
Organizes assigned area to ensure ready access to and knowledge of all orders currently in process
on a daily work basis
Effectively communicates with customer service regarding work that is in the area or coming to the
area for processing
Maintains the shop in an orderly and well-kept manner
Operates within established safety, quality, and financial guidelines
Keeps current on project and overall shop performance, understands and monitors department
budget, works with manager to resolve problems and plans for improvements
Works closely with Production Management and supervisors on other shifts to determine daily,
weekly, and monthly work schedules
Maintains schedule and reassigns labor as workload changes
Understand the daily output to keep the work moving through the production process
Executes schedule with a sense of urgency, and with sincere concern for safety, quality,
timeliness, and cost consciousness
Maintains and monitors appropriate documentation on all orders
Effectively supervises employees in the shop
Organizes work to be done and assigns accordingly, follows dashboard requirements while working
with customer service to exceed customer expectations
Communicates with employees regularly and seeks their input on issues in regard to problem solving
Clarifies responsibility and expected results
Delegates responsibility to employees where appropriate
Gives adequate direction, counsels employees on performance issues/concerns, provides assistance
and/or training where appropriate
Discuss disciplinary actions with department supervisors where necessary according to established
procedures
Works with department supervisor or manager and human resources to resolve problems as needed
Partner with department supervisors to train employees and monitors their performance on Valence
Surface Technologies safety procedures and proper Valence techniques for all production processes
and movement of materials in/out/around the shop
Understands and ably performs (and ensures that others understand and can perform) appropriate and
safe techniques for lifting and maneuvering materials in various stages of completion
Understands and institutes the methods needed to get the work done in a timely and efficient manner
Resolves technical problems and challenges by involving the appropriate people in order to keep
production moving, to meet/exceed customer expectations
Participates in improvement teams, Gemba walks, and meetings as requested
Participates in continuous process improvement activities always looking for new ways to do the job
with eye to reducing cost, streamlining processes, and increasing throughput
Keeps current on industry trends, innovations, and changes that may affect production operations
Perform other duties as assigned
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Experience: 3 plus years of experience in manufacturing
Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands
Stand C
Walk F
Sit O
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward O Reach Above Shoulder N Climb N
Crawl N
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Grasp F
Speak C
Lift/Carry
10 lbs or less
11-20 lbs
21-50 lbs
51-100 lbs
Over 100 lbs
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less
13-25 lbs
26-40 lbs
41-100 lbs
Other Physical Requirements
• Vision (Near, Distance)
• Sense of Sound - Able to hear average conversations
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Safety Glasses
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in shop conditions and can be in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit
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Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to supervise, train, and counsel production employees
- Ability to work in shop conditions (including heat in excess of 100°F)
- Ability to perform physical demands (standing, walking, manual manipulation, bending, grasping)
- Ability to wear required PPE and meet basic vision and hearing needs
What We Do
From the smallest part to a large aerostructure assembly, Valence is your one-stop-shop in the supply chain for metal finishing. With 8 centers of excellence strategically located across North America, Valence serves the global supply chain with the most comprehensive set of, processing capabilities and approvals for high-value, mission-critical parts. We hold over 3,000 approvals, including Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream, Spirit, Sikorsky and many more, we support all primes and programs. Our breadth of services include non-destructive testing, shot peening, all forms of chemical processing (anodize, chem-film, passivate and plate), paint, sub-assembly and custom solutions to fit your need. Valence services over 3,500 customers around the country and the world, and delivers 1.1+ million parts a month.
