Lead - Brake Department

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions•Dresser, WI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

CADREX is searching for a Brake Department Lead to Instruct and assist Brake Operators, Set Up or other workers in machine and or process setup and operation, quality standards, and process documentation. Performs a variety of duties to prepare the process for assembly and/or production, while assigning personnel to work areas and tasks, and training in various duties.

Requirements

Prior assembly or machine operator experience required
Provide work direction and guidance to other workers and act as supervisor in absence of Production Supervisor
Perform Set Up duties in all areas of responsibility in absence of Set Up staff
Answer questions and train new and current employees
Produce a high-quality product according to required specifications on a consistent basis
Produce the required quantity of product according to required output specifications
Understand the assembly process and the movement of completed components
Use computers as required
Use precision measuring tools as required
Adjust and clear alarms
Read Blueprints
Be proficient in the use of CAD
Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely.
Operate all hand tools, machines and equipment successfully as required and with minimal supervision
Work as a productive team member who contributes to the organizations’ success
Handle fast-paced work
Demonstrate the ability to take initiative to see tasks that are needed and complete them without being instructed to do so by supervisors or lead personnel
High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

Instructs, assists, and provides daily work direction to Brake department workers in assigned areas for process setup and operation, quality standards, and process documentation, including trouble shooting and assisting with flaws in production
Assigns workers to machines and works stations to ensure daily productions goals are met
Assists workers with and trains them in the proper techniques of product inspection.
Answers questions from workers and provides guidance
Assists operators with measuring, print reading and minor adjustments
Installs, adjusts, changes, and aligns tooling and equipment to ready operations for production as needed
Executes the proper inspection methods to receive approval to start a job and makes periodic quality checks of product to ensure quality standards are met
Works from schedules and instructions to analyze process problems and determine solutions
Monitors processes and recommends improvements to increase productivity and assure quality
Assists in the maintenance of equipment and keep work areas clean and orderly
Reports and prevents equipment and process malfunctions, material discrepancies, documentation errors, and facilitates corrective/preventive actions as necessary
Works within their area to assure production flows in an efficient manner to include planning ahead to assure smooth transition to the next scheduled job for their area
Ensures that all materials are available and of proper quality during all phases of production. This includes but is not limited to materials and packaging.
Assures efficiency of production through all phases
Ensure all paperwork and documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner and follows up as necessary
May schedule upcoming jobs as needed