Lead Assembler

Nordson•Clinton, SC

10d•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, repairing them as needed, and utilizing advanced knowledge of electronic fundamentals and logic. The Lead Assembler uses various measuring and testing devices to ensure product quality and reliability, mentors and cross-trains other assemblers, and reads schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams. They also use hand and small power tools for assembly, follow safety procedures, maintain a clean work environment, and must be able to support all product lines. Additionally, this role involves managing Kanban flow, OTD, and other plant metrics, and is responsible for training other assemblers and workflow within assigned cells. The position requires the ability to perform manual dexterity tasks, use hand and small power tools, and may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects. The work may require reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, or crouching, and the ability to distinguish colors, as well as good eyesight and hearing. The Lead Assembler may sit or stand for extended periods.

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.
Organizational skills: 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, 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.

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.
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.