Assembly Lead

SpecSys • New Ulm, MN

4h

About The Position

The Assembly Lead is responsible for the daily supervision of all assembly operations within the assigned facility. The role coordinates assembly schedules, staffing-related approvals, supply needs, quality processes, injury documentation, and workloads with project management to ensure assemblies meet customer requirements and incorporate design and engineering change orders. The position may involve performing work and reviewing the work of others in the department.

Requirements

• Accurately read and interpret blueprints, including mechanical connections and joints, mechanical assembly prints, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, and electrical wiring diagrams.
• Understand and be willing to follow work-order instructions, including signing off on assembly department dispatches.
• Have the ability to design and construct.
• Have good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Be comfortable communicating with management and Human Resources.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to bend, crawl, and remain on their feet for more than eight hours per workday.
• Have a combination of education and experience that provides the skills and knowledge needed for successful performance.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate assembly sequences to minimize unproductive time.
• Approve employee time in/out and time-off requests.
• Develop employee performance review documentation using formats supplied by Human Resources.
• Coordinate orders for assemblies and shop supplies with management and the purchasing department.
• Ensure quality control processes and procedures are followed.
• Document workplace-related injuries and communicate them to Human Resources and the Director of Quality Control and Compliance.
• Ensure products are built and tested to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate workload with the assigned project manager to ensure design changes and engineering change order (ECO) changes are implemented in the assembly process.
• Perform work and/or review the work of others in the department.
• Perform duties outside normal responsibilities when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA/FSA options.
• Accident and critical illness insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Term life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee-of-the-Month and Employee-of-the-Year recognition.
• On-site welding training and certifications.
• RITALKA University.
• Employee luncheons.
• Family company picnic.
• Community volunteering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed