03 - Production Cell Leader 3

Celestica International LP•Richardson, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs moderately complex production tasks and provides task leadership to a team responsible for manufacturing, assembling, repairing, or modifying products. Works under general supervision, receiving no instructions for routine work and general instructions for new assignments. Uses judgment to resolve moderately complex problems and make recommendations; decisions may have a minor impact on work-unit operations or schedules. Issues outside standard processes, procedures, and methods are referred to an expert resource. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Interacts with supervisors, coworkers, team members, and, when applicable, external contacts to exchange factual information and provide explanations. The role provides task leadership in a production cell, balances personnel, and facilitates product flow through the assigned area. It includes assembly and soldering work; setup, operation, and basic maintenance of assembly equipment and tools; product inspection and testing; and troubleshooting routine or basic defects. The employee is competent in skills associated with the primary work area and uses coaching and additional skills outside that area as needed. The position is performed in a manufacturing environment. Physical demands include repetitive manual work, use of tools and equipment, handling materials, sustained visual concentration, and periodic lifting. Duties are carried out within company and statutory health and safety guidelines.

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 the assembly process or with assembly components.
Ability to learn established 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 maintain detailed, accurate, and organized records.
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 designated 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 and/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, identify, and communicate issues relating to routine or basic defects.
Demonstrate work methods to new employees when needed.
Use coaching and additional skills outside the primary work area.