Assembly Lead

TrafFix Devices, Inc.•Fairfield, IA

1d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Lead assists the Shift Supervisor by ensuring that the application of the sheeting material on the finished products meets the quality and quantity standards and that work is conducted safely and efficiently. This role involves overseeing the work of Assembly employees, providing support and feedback, verifying production counts, ensuring proper material handling, inspecting work for quality, maintaining tools and equipment, and coordinating team activities to meet daily goals. The Assembly Lead also acts as a mentor, provides feedback to supervisors on team performance, collaborates on process improvements, and participates in training new employees. General functions include collaborating with team members to meet deadlines, adhering to safety rules, maintaining a clean work environment, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Action oriented: The ability to take initiative, set priorities, delegate tasks, and drive results, while providing guidance, support, and feedback to team members.
Attention to detail: The ability to perform tasks with precision, accuracy, and thoroughness, paying close attention to all aspects of the work and identifying and correcting errors or inconsistencies as needed.
Basic math skills: The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and measurements accurately and efficiently, using arithmetic and geometry principles as needed.
Communication skills: The ability to convey and receive information effectively, clearly, and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
Dependability: Reliability and consistency of attendance, punctuality, and completion of assigned tasks according to established standards and expectations with little supervision.
Follow directions: The ability to follow established procedures while performing tasks, using tools, and handling materials. Carefully consider and follow instructions to complete tasks and deliver required results.
Project management: The ability to lead, organize and oversee the work of a team to achieve specific objectives within a given time frame.
Time management skills: The ability to prioritize tasks, plan and organize work efficiently, and meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards and minimizing waste.
A high school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.
At least two years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
Physical dexterity: The employee must be able to bend, twist, and reach while handling items and hand tools. The employee is also required to stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, and to hear.
Lifting: The employee must be able to lift and move items weighing up to 20 lbs on a regular basis and up to 40 lbs occasionally.
Vision: The vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Endurance: The employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time and perform physical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Exposure to elements: The employee will be working in a warehouse environment and may be exposed to varying temperatures and inclement weather conditions. There will also be frequent exposure to dirt and dust.
Noise level: The employee will be exposed to a moderate noise levels in the workplace for the majority of the day, due to the constant use of forklifts and power tools.

Responsibilities

Assists oversee the work of all Assembly employees ensuring that the quality and quantity of the production meets the specifications.
Provides continued support and feedback to Assembly employees to ensure that work is conducted effectively and safely.
Helps relieve workers from production during their corresponding breaks and absences.
Verifies production count at the start and end of the shift.
Ensures that employees properly and efficiently measure, cut and place sheeting material for the different products.
Inspects work to ensure that it meets the quality standards and specifications, checking for defects, damage, and proper alignment.
Ensures that tools and equipment are properly maintained and in working conditions and trains employees on how to safely use them.
Ensures that assemble parts to produce finished products is done correctly.
Helps with equipment maintenance, repairs troubleshooting, and reports issues to the supervisor or department manager.
Identifies and reports quality or safety issues to the supervisor or department manager.
Coordinates the activities of the team to ensure that all processes and procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.
Keeps the team motivated to achieve daily goals and acts as a mentor to other team members.
Provides regular feedback to supervisor regarding the performance of the team, including identifying areas for improvement and recommending strategies to enhance productivity and quality.
Collaborates with other leads and supervisors to develop and implement process improvements and best practices for the department.
Participates in the training of new employees.
Collaborates with other members of the team to ensure that deadlines are met, and products are delivered on time.
Consistently abides by established safety rules, procedures, and regulations including wearing required safety equipment such as safety shoes and glasses.
Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
Works effectively with co-workers and supervisors, sharing knowledge, resources, and experience to achieve production goals in a timely fashion, while promoting respect, communication, and teamwork.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical Insurance – Company pays 95% of employee-only coverage.
Dental Insurance – Company contributes $10 per month toward coverage.
Vision Insurance – Company contributes $5 per month toward coverage.
Supplemental Coverage – Options include life, hospital, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance.
Life and AD&D Insurance – $25,000 in coverage for all benefit-eligible employees.
Health Savings Account – if enrolled in the high-deductible health plan.
Vacation Time – Accrued each pay period, starting at two weeks per year.
Sick Time – Accrued each pay period, totaling more than eight days per year.
Paid Holidays – Nine paid holidays, plus facility closure during Christmas week in 2026.
401k – Start contributing the month after hire. After one year of employment, receive a company match of up to 4% on your contributions.
Profit Sharing – Annual profit sharing available after one year of employment.
Employee Assistance Program
Daily access to earned wages through on demand pay.