Mechanical Assembly Lead

Vantedge Medical - VDB•San Jose, CA

3d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This Lead opportunity expands upon the employee’s existing position by adding team leadership responsibilities. The individual will retain their primary job title and core responsibilities while taking on additional duties to help guide, support, and coordinate the team in daily operations.

Requirements

No additional education or experience beyond that which is required for the “underlying” position.
Must be able to understand written documents and communicate effectively.
Must demonstrate adequate skill in the underlying position to be able to lead and train others in the department, and to inspect and certify their work.
Should computer skills and knowledge of Visual Manufacturing adequate to run department reports, view drawings, train subordinates in the use of Visual work orders and logging.

Responsibilities

Prioritize work in the department as instructed by Supervisor.
Delegate assignments-based skill level, experience, and job priorities.
Know, understand and practice the Vander-Bend Inspection Processes if applicable.
Oversee worker/operators to assure their productivity and safety.
Help identify areas to improve operational efficiencies.
Monitor, and maintain department paperwork such as quality checklists, and set up sheets, component tracking and bar coding if applicable.
Ensure that all Operators are following the written instructions for all operations. Any deviation from the written instructions requires written approval from the customer, including formal internal document changes.
Communicate priorities to Leads upstream, and to the other shift Leads and Supervisors.
Supervise and monitor tools and fixtures for maximum life if applicable.
Assure cleanliness in the department by scheduling regular department clean ups.
Assist workers/operators at their work station when needed.
Be a role model for all Vander-Bend Manufacturing employees.
Authorized to do a first piece buyoff for their respective manufacturing step.
Other duties as assigned.