Assembly Lead

GASTECH ENGINEERING LLC•Sapulpa, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Lead plans, coordinates, and manages the output and throughput of the GasTech Assembly Department. The role oversees the fabrication, assembly, pressure testing, and shipment preparation of process equipment in accordance with applicable codes, standards, drawings, client requirements, and GasTech Quality Requirements. The position provides manufacturing leadership and technical guidance to assembly personnel, with responsibility for meeting production schedules and allocated labor hours. It also supports the department’s goal of delivering highly regarded process equipment manufacturing services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience in process equipment assembly, including 3 years in a Code welding facility.
Strong hands-on fitting and welding background.
High leadership ability and technical knowledge of fitting and welding process piping and assembling and testing process vessels, skids, and related equipment.
Ability to read and understand P&IDs and engineering documentation.
Experience reading and interpreting NDE results.
Understanding of shop scheduling, shop layout, and process throughput.
Ability to pass a qualified Welding Test and have experience appropriate to the class level.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Organization, attention to detail, prioritization, deadline management, and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work in a team environment with regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to stand and walk for at least 10 hours; climb ladders; bend, stoop, squat, and crawl into awkward spaces; and lift 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to perform sustained fine dexterity tasks with hands and fingers and meet the stated vision requirements.
Ability to tolerate a manufacturing environment and extreme weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading teams.
Experience in an ISO 9001 environment.
Proficiency with computer applications, including MS Office applications.
Higher vocational welding background.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety expectations and procedures, participate in safety audits and leadership safety enforcement, and advance continuous improvement initiatives for workplace safety.
Plan and organize the department workforce, jobs, workspace, tooling, and equipment to maximize throughput.
Identify root causes of quality incidents and drive corrective actions, including closed-loop initiatives to reduce the cost of poor quality.
Ensure appropriate welding consumables are purchased, available, marked, and stored.
Ensure personnel are qualified to GasTech Weld Procedure Specifications and remain in procedure when welding, as required by customer orders.
Perform supervisory functions for the Manufacturing Manager in their absence as needed.
Apply ASME and ANSI Code welding requirements and knowledge of oxy-fuel, plasma cutting, and arc-gouging operations.
Implement and ensure adherence to department-specific employee training programs.
Provide job status and scheduling information to the Manufacturing Manager.
Ensure professional and consistent housekeeping among team members.
Prepare, stage, and control job flow through the department.
Identify maintenance requirements and ensure shop equipment maintenance is completed.
Communicate professionally with staff, customers, customer representatives, and vendors, including speaking at department, shop staff, and companywide meetings.
Maintain effective working relationships and communication with staff at all levels.