Assembler/Lead

ATS Automation•Town of Gardiner, NY

2d•$35 - $38

About The Position

The Department Lead produces parts, subassemblies, and/or complete units that meet customer expectations by controlling the people, materials, tools, equipment, and procedures assigned to the department. The role is accountable for meeting work order specifications for quality, cost, and delivery, and also performs the department’s production work. The Department Lead promotes and practices ATS leadership standards. The role supports employees through training, coaching, feedback, and assistance with setups, quality, and production. It maintains accurate department records and reports, evaluates work orders and specifications, estimates production capabilities and yields, and identifies operational improvements or conditions requiring correction. The Department Lead is responsible for product quality and delivery, department supplies and equipment, fixturing, employee training, morale, and the health and safety of department personnel. Work is normally performed in both an interior office and a manufacturing shop. The shop includes mobile equipment, machinery, high voltages, variable noise, and may have areas with high-voltage arcs, concentrated magnetic fields, open flames, caustic chemicals, or hard-hat requirements. Some areas may require hearing protection. The office is air-conditioned; the shop is heated when required, but many areas are not air-conditioned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Basic working knowledge of electricity and electromechanical equipment.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Regular ability to talk and listen; use color vision and work with computerized data; stand, walk, and sit; and use normal office tools, equipment, and PCs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial or electrical equipment manufacturing.
Electro-mechanical aptitude.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Technical or trade school education.

Responsibilities

Produce parts, subassemblies, and/or complete units that meet customer expectations and work order specifications for quality, cost, and delivery.
Perform the work of the department and be capable of performing all duties of department subordinates.
Control department resources, including people, materials, tools, equipment, and procedures.
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly workplace and ensure equipment is maintained in safe, good working order.
Identify and remove obstacles that interfere with employees’ ability to work effectively.
Train, coach, and support employees so they can perform assigned work safely, efficiently, and to quality and work standards.
Provide employees with clear, accurate, and timely performance feedback, help them improve, and provide input to performance reviews according to company policy.
Maintain accurate and timely manufacturing and department records and report necessary labor, production, and quality information to management.
Identify and encourage others to identify opportunities for improvement.
Assess work orders and specifications for accuracy and thoroughness, and notify management of discrepancies or improvement opportunities.
Stop production and take appropriate corrective action to prevent nonconforming products or correct unsafe working conditions.
Assign work priorities as applicable and assist subordinates with setups, quality, and production.
Correct out-of-standard conditions and advise supervision of them.
Estimate production capabilities and yields, and interpret drawings, process sheets, and related documents.
Maintain department supplies and request maintenance for equipment as required.
Maintain the quality and on-time delivery of department products, and design and maintain fixturing.
Promote good morale and a positive attitude in the department.
Ensure subordinates have the personal protective equipment needed for their work.
Observe and enforce environmental, health, and safety precautions, rules, and regulations, including proper waste disposal.
Immediately report spills, leaks, and discharges to the safety director.
Report injuries and illnesses to Human Resources within 24 hours and participate in department accident investigations.
Work in compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures; report unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, equipment or protective-device defects, and accidents or incidents.
Use required protective equipment, attend required HSE training, and refrain from altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energy is controlled through lockout-tagout methods.
Assist with accident and incident investigations and refrain from pranks, contests, feats of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct.