Assembly Production Lead
sonaca · Auburn, WA · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 24 – 27 a hour
Posted Sep 14, 2026
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WHO ARE WE Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 10 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.
Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking an Assembly Lead for our 2nd shift . The Assembly Lead position performs functions of assembling parts including attaching parts together by drilling riveting, and/or bonding. In addition, the Lead provides employees in the department with On-the-Job Training, reinforces plant organization and cleanliness, assists the supervisor with employee development, participates in team meetings, schedules activities, and serves as safety monitor. Provides input to the Supervisor regarding employee development, leads team meetings as well as Team-Based Corrective Action meetings. The Lead insures a safe work environment by enforcing the behavioral based safety program. In all actions, supports Sonaca North America’s Quality Policy, Mission Statement and other Company policies and procedures by supporting our commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality products and services, lean processes, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, safety, teaming, individual accountability and respect for people.
Pay Range- $24 - $27 per hour
$1.00 Shift Differential
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This position performs functions of assembling aircraft parts and/or structures with or without the aid of jigs and fixtures by drilling, filing, filling, reaming, countersinking, dimpling, fastening, fitting, aligning, shimming, riveting, and/or bonding.
Must be able to learn and understand equipment, as well as setup and run the equipment.
Must be able to read basic blue prints and understand specifications that parts are made to, and identify imperfections in parts. Must be able to read and understand work orders, follow written and verbal instructions and procedures, and to use tools and methods to ensure quality.
Use gauges, scale, calipers, and other measuring equipment to check part integrity.
The Lead position acts as an interface with Work Center/Production personnel, Customer Service and other departments and work groups as necessary.
Assures work activities are in accordance with all applicable procedures, work instructions, and customer specifications.
Assigns work to work center team members and ensures workflow is productive. Enforces behavioral based safety…