Lead Assembler

Nordson Corporation • Clinton, SC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Assembler performs complex sub-assembly and final assembly processes, optimizing procedures for maximum efficiency according to established specifications and instructions. This role involves troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, utilizing advanced knowledge of electronic fundamentals and logic. The Lead Assembler is responsible for ensuring product quality and reliability using various measuring and testing devices. Additionally, this position involves mentoring and cross-training other assemblers, providing guidance and support to ensure quality, efficiency, and flexibility in the production team. The Lead Assembler must be able to support all product lines through cross-training and is responsible for the training of all other assemblers and workflow within assigned cells. This role has supervisory responsibility, assisting in the direction of work and assignment of labor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• 3-5 years in a lead role responsible for the direction of others work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to teach others with compassion and understanding that all people learn differently.
• Ability to perform manual dexterity tasks, including using hand and small power tools.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy objects or equipment.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, climb, or crouch in order to perform assembly tasks.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Good eyesight and hearing in order to read schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams, and to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while conducting tests or calibrations.
• Must be able to perform these physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to be Cross trained to support all product lines.
• Understands how to manage Kanban flow, OTD and other plant metrics.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex sub-assembly processes and optimize procedures for maximum efficiency according to established specifications and instructions.
• Perform final assembly of products according to established specifications and instructions and optimize procedures for maximum efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues within the process, and repair issues as needed, utilizing advanced knowledge of electronic fundamentals and logic.
• Use various measuring and testing devices to ensure product quality and reliability, including but not limited to: multimeters, hi-pot and ground bond meters, megohm meters and factory testers.
• Mentor and cross train other assemblers, providing guidance and support as needed to ensure quality and efficiency and flexibility in the production team.
• Follow established assembly procedures to ensure quality production.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to assemble components.
• Use hand and small power tools, such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and drills, to assemble components.
• Assemble components, fixtures, and accessories according to established specifications and instructions.
• Perform final assembly of components, fixtures, and accessories.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Must have ability to be Cross trained to support all product lines.
• Perform the final assembly of sub-assembled parts according to established specifications and instructions, including but not limited to mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, and soldering.
• Perform final assembly of products according to established specifications and instructions, including but not limited to installation of hardware, programming of electronic components, and final quality control checks.
• Use various measuring and testing devices to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Understands how to manage Kanban flow, OTD and other plant metrics.
• Responsible for the training of all other assemblers and workflow within the assigned cells.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED