03 - Production Cell Leader 3

Celestica International LP•Richardson, TX

About The Position

Performs moderately complex manufacturing, assembly, repair, or product modification tasks and provides task leadership to a team. Routine work is performed without instructions, while new assignments receive general instructions. The role requires judgment to resolve moderately complex problems and make recommendations; decisions may have a minor impact on work-unit operations or schedules. Works under general supervision and refers situations outside standard processes to an expert resource. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Interacts with the immediate supervisor, coworkers, team members, and, when applicable, external contacts to exchange factual information and provide explanations. The position provides task leadership, balances personnel, and facilitates product flow through an assigned area. It involves hand soldering, manual assembly, setup and operation of assembly equipment and tools, basic equipment maintenance, and operation of functional test units. The leader moves between operations and products as schedules dictate, inspects products, performs electronic and functional testing, and troubleshoots and communicates routine or basic defects. The role uses foundational skills in the primary work area, coaching skills, and some additional skills outside that area. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment and includes periodic physical effort, repetitive precision work, use of tools and equipment, materials handling, and sustained visual concentration. Health and safety guidelines apply. Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer.

Requirements

Three to five years of relevant experience.
High school diploma and additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; educational requirements may vary by geography.
Possess certifications specified by site operations.
General knowledge of product process flow.
Knowledge of product quality, soldering specifications, and quality improvement processes.
Knowledge of manufacturing information systems and basic manufacturing systems.
Ability to recognize and address problems in assembly processes or components.
Ability to learn quality and quantity requirements, manually assemble components, and produce high-quality products within defined time periods.
Ability to work effectively with team members and lead the team to high-quality production within tight deadlines.
Knowledge of electrical, electromechanical, and pneumatic systems and their principles of operation.
Ability to analyze equipment and systems, make appropriate adjustments within the defined job scope, or communicate problems to the Team Leader.
Knowledge of personal computers and ability to learn and use applications specific to the work area.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal customers.
Ability to perform prolonged repetitive motions requiring manual dexterity and precise hand-eye coordination, sit in confined workspaces, use tools and equipment, and move and handle materials.
Ability to perform periodic heavy manual effort, including lifting objects.
Ability to sustain visual concentration on detailed documentation and product assemblies for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Provide task leadership, balance personnel, and facilitate product movement through the assigned area.
Monitor the conduct, performance, and contribution of cell members.
Perform hand soldering and manual assembly; set up, operate, and perform basic maintenance on custom and standard semiautomatic or automated assembly equipment and tools.
Operate automated equipment and functional test units.
Move between operations and products as schedules dictate.
Inspect products using visual, automated, electronic, and mechanical inspection procedures.
Use automated and non-automated diagnostic programs for electronic product and functional testing.
Troubleshoot, highlight, and communicate routine or basic defects and other issues.
Demonstrate work methods to new employees when needed.
Maintain detailed, accurate, and organized records.