Assembly Lead

Barry-Wehmiller•Alden, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. RJ Watson, founded in the Buffalo, New York, area, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in custom structural solutions for the bridge, highway and heavy construction industries. The company’s products include bridge and structural bearings, expansion joint systems and related services. Its engineers and specialists develop and manufacture innovative, customized structural engineering solutions for seismic and non-seismic applications. RJ Watson has joined Afinitas.

Requirements

2 years’ experience in fabrication shop environment
2 years' experience in a supervisory role
Ability to operate power tools in a safe manner
Ability to operate material handling equipment
Strong verbal and written interpersonal/communication skills required
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities
Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment

Responsibilities

Perform work as directed by the Assembly Supervisor
Generate assembly work schedule based on input from Assembly Supervisor
Interpret drawings and determine how work should flow through department in an efficient manner
Use schedule in project management software to determine order of work, as well as to mark work complete within software
Use project management software daily to check for tasks set by Assembly Supervisor and complete them in a timely manner. Mark complete when finished with tasks
Direct assembly personnel on daily activities within assembly department
Working lead responsibilities are to direct workforce within department as well as perform work in the department, which can include, but not limited to: Bond PTFE, Mark Centerlines and stencil bearings, Assemble bearings, joints, and other fabricated items, Band, weigh, and skid completed bearings, Wrap completed bearings and spray paint markings as required, Clean, organize and maintain shop spaces
Other duties as required