Assembly Lead - 2nd Shift (Horicon)
About The Position
Reporting to the Assembly Supervisor, the Assembly Lead assists the Supervisor in overseeing the Assembly Line. The role may perform all aspects of assembly work, including assembling parts and instructing assemblers assigned to the lines. The Assembly Lead serves as a positive role model for the department and helps keep the department organized and clean. This is a second-shift role, scheduled Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The position involves coordinating orders and materials, supporting production schedules, ensuring quality and safety, maintaining equipment and supplies, and completing production and quality documentation.
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to complete dimensional measurements and quickly learn to use precision measurement tools.
- Ability to perform simple math and measurements.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to lift up to and including 50 pounds.
- Frequent stooping, bending, squatting, crouching, or reaching above the shoulders is required.
- Frequent use of hands and wrists on both large and small items, such as screws, bolts, and nuts, to service molds.
- Ability to understand and apply knowledge of G and M codes and have applicable computer skills.
- Ability to focus and work at a continuous pace for extended periods.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Ability to work efficiently in a team and coordinate work with other departments.
- Aptitude for taking instructions and executing them efficiently.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, self-motivation, and ability to multitask.
- Previous experience leading employees.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent GED preferred.
- Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
- Previous experience in a highly technical environment involving light electrical assembly and/or heavy equipment assembly preferred.
- Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Supervisor in directing and supporting assemblers’ work activities.
- Prepare assembly work by reviewing instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists and gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
- Coordinate orders with material handling and work with Production Control to ensure orders are ready for assembly.
- Position parts and subassemblies using templates or measurements.
- Assemble components by checking connections for correct fit and fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Verify completed components against specifications using measurements.
- Resolve assembly problems by adjusting dimensions to meet specifications and notifying the Supervisor when additional resources are needed.
- Provide input on schedules to support efficiency and on-time delivery.
- Stay informed about changes and new procedures to keep work on schedule.
- Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and arranging repairs.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Monitor supplies inventory, anticipate needs, place and expedite supply orders, and verify receipt of supplies.
- Use equipment and supplies responsibly to conserve resources.
- Complete production and quality forms to document work.
- Contribute to team efforts by completing related duties as needed.
- Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Air-conditioned facility
- $3 second-shift differential
- Advancement opportunities
- Free health clinic
- On-the-job training
- $1,000 signing bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
