Assembly Lead

Kelvion Products Inc•Sperry, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Lead directs and coordinates activities of the assembly department. The role provides hands-on supervision while working on units for approximately 80% of the time, and helps ensure safety, quality, staffing, and delivery schedules are maintained. The lead interprets drawings and work instructions, guides team members in assembly methods, monitors quality, supports training, and assists with inspections and documentation. The position oversees multiple projects and employees, tracks job hours and manpower, and addresses routine troubleshooting and process-improvement opportunities. The Assembly Lead may directly supervise up to 10 non-supervisory employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Assigned duties include planning and directing work, appraising performance, and addressing complaints and problems. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Work is on-site and may require overtime. The job description also notes that Kelvion cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Basic shop knowledge of structure, assembly methods, and procedures.
Good understanding of Microsoft Excel, data formats, and tools for sharing data across software programs.
Understanding of office network environments, email, and the internet.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, manufacturing work instructions, drawings, and other company documents in English.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to use advanced shop mathematics and a variety of precision measuring instruments.
Ability to interpret written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks independently, adapt to changing tasks, manage multiple concurrent tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work on-site, arrive punctually, maintain regular attendance, and work overtime.
Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with others.
Ability to directly supervise up to 10 non-supervisory employees.

Responsibilities

Conduct weekly safety toolbox meetings and reinforce safety policies and rules.
Identify potential workplace hazards and reduce or eliminate them.
Manage staffing and attendance in the assigned area to maintain line capacity and meet delivery schedules.
Interpret drawings and blueprints, and communicate or instruct team members on standard work instructions and industrial standards.
Monitor quality in accordance with the company ISO Quality Plan.
Train or assist in training employees in assembly processes.
Provide supervision while working on units approximately 80% of the time.
Follow updated schedules provided by management to meet ship dates.
Manage multiple projects and employees to keep work on time and within budget; track job hours and ensure sufficient manpower.
Prioritize tasks and adapt to changing assignments.
Document data and write daily, abnormal, line-stop, and safety reports.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and work overtime when needed.
Work cooperatively and respectfully with employees, customers, vendors, managers, and executive management.
Perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and interchange with others in the department.
Assist with inspections, operate hand tools, sign off on QC check sheets, and help position units for inspection.
Ensure QC check sheets comply with requirements.
Troubleshoot and solve problems, including identifying long-term improvements.
Encourage team members to generate ideas for improving cost, time, and safety.
Ensure daily application of 5S and good housekeeping in the work area.
Ensure equipment is current and meets required standards.
Directly supervise up to 10 non-supervisory employees in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; address complaints; and resolve problems as assigned by the Production Manager.
Perform assembly and mechanical operations from process plans, blueprints, tool write-ups, sketches, illustrations, and verbal information, including intricate installations, close-tolerance fitting, and precise positioning.
Perform initial assembly of parts in minor assembly and sub-assembly tools to assess location, fit, and clearance and establish methods and sequence of operations.