Lead Assembler

Saab•East Syracuse, NY

4d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Saab, Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Assembler to join its Manufacturing/Production team in East Syracuse, New York. The role involves assembling, modifying, reworking, repairing, and prototyping products and subassemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, wire diagrams, sketches, specifications, and instructions. The Lead Assembler applies sophisticated electrical and mechanical assembly knowledge to resolve complex issues, support production objectives, and handle the most complex assignments independently. The position provides day-to-day leadership, technical guidance, training, and mentorship to other assemblers. It also supports manufacturing projects, addresses technical and production issues with internal and external personnel, assists management with recurring production problems, and recommends and leads implementation of assembly procedures and process improvements. The role may involve operating fork trucks, automotive lifts, ladders, lifting platforms, and cranes. The hourly compensation range is $25.81–$30.96. Saab considers role responsibilities, location, market and business considerations, and a candidate’s experience, skills, and education or training when extending an offer. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and, if selected, may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Candidates must also pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
Ability to read and understand work instructions and assembly drawings.
Technical product troubleshooting skills.
General electronic soldering skills and inspection knowledge.
Ability to work with materials ranging from small, intricate parts to larger, heavy parts.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb stairs to elevated tower platforms.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Ability to work outdoors as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on manufacturing flow lines with multiple team members.
Advanced printed circuit board rework and repair experience, including conformal coating removal and rework.
Background in automotive mechanics or a related field.
Comfort operating automated equipment and understanding mechanical assembly and process flow.
Advanced support skills and extensive knowledge of tools, software, and other technologies.

Responsibilities

Work from wire diagrams, engineering drawings, sketches, and written or oral instructions to prepare layouts and assemble products accurately.
Use hand and power tools to complete assemblies.
Disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and produce or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications.
Perform solder rework and repair of through-hole and surface-mount printed circuit boards.
Apply electrical and mechanical assembly knowledge to resolve complex issues and meet company objectives.
Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) principles and safeguarding practices.
Use hand tools such as torque wrenches, wire cutters, strippers, and crimpers properly.
Identify and resolve tasks independently, selecting methods and techniques using sound judgment.
Provide day-to-day leadership, technical guidance, training, and mentorship to Levels 1, 2, and 3 and other team members.
Recognize deviations from accepted practices and recommend corrective actions.
Prioritize requests from multiple departments or functions using discretion and judgment.
Lead complex assignments requiring independent action, judgment, and decision-making.
Support manufacturing projects or take ownership of assigned project components as needed.
Work with senior internal and external personnel to address technical and production-related issues.
Assist management in identifying and resolving recurring, systemic production problems.
Recommend assembly procedures and process improvements and lead their implementation.
Operate and use fork trucks, automotive lifts, ladders, lifting platforms, and cranes.