Lead Assembler

Nordson Corporation•Clinton, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions, a global leader in Industrial Coating Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. This role involves performing complex sub-assembly and final assembly processes, optimizing procedures for maximum efficiency, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues. You will also be responsible for mentoring and cross-training other assemblers, ensuring product quality and reliability through the use of various measuring and testing devices, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. 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 the assigned cells.

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 reach, bend, stoop, climb, or crouch in order to perform assembly tasks.
Ability to distinguish colors, as well as 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 have ability to be Cross trained to support all product lines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience with multimeters, hi-pot and ground bond meters, megohm meters and factory testers.
Experience with soldering.

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.
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.
Understand how to manage Kanban flow, OTD and other plant metrics.
Responsible for the training of all other assemblers and workflow within the assigned cells.