Assembly Lead - 1st Shift (Horicon)
AI Summary
Assists the Assembly Supervisor in overseeing the assembly line, directs assemblers, and performs assembly tasks such as positioning parts, fastening components, and verifying specifications. Maintains equipment, ensures safety and quality compliance, and coordinates with production control and material handling.
About this role
Overview
Reporting to the Assembly Supervisor, the Assembly Lead is primarily responsible for assisting the Supervisor in overseeing the Assembly Line. This person may perform all aspects of the Assembly Line such as assembling parts, as well as give instruction to the assemblers assigned to the lines. This role is responsible for acting as a good role model for the rest of the department and for keeping the department organized and clean.
1st Shift Hours (6am - 2pm, Monday - Friday)
Benefits of working for Metalcraft:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- Air Conditioned Facility
- Advancement Opportunities
- Free Health Clinic
- On-the-job training
- AND MORE!
$1000 Signing Bonus!
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Supervisor in directing and assisting in the work activities assemblers.
- Prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
- Will coordinate orders with material handling and work with Production Control to assure orders are ready for assembly.
- Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
- Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Verifies specifications by measuring completed component.
- Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
- Provide input on schedule to ensure maximum efficiency and on time delivery is met.
- Keep informed of any changes and new procedures throughout the day to stay on schedule
- Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to complete dimensional measuring and quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
- Ability to perform simple math and measurements.
- Ability to maintain a high attention to detail.
- Ability to lift up to and including 50 lbs.
- Frequent stooping, bending, squatting, crouching, or reaching above the shoulders is required.
- Frequent use of hands and wrists on both large and small items: e.g., screws, bolts and nuts to service the molds.
- Ability to understand/apply knowledge of “G” and “M” codes and have applicable computer skills.
- Ability to focus and work at a continuous pace for extended periods of time.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Ability to efficiently work in a team and coordinate work with other departments.
- Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently.
- Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task.
Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent GED preferred.
- Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
- Previous experience leading employees.
- Previous experience working within a highly technical environment with light electical assembly and/or heavy equipment assembly preferred.
- Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment preferred.
Equipment Operated:
- Measurement devices and various other hand tools.
Job Expectations
Physical Activity:
Activity
N/A
Occasionally
Frequently
Regularly
Average lbs.
Lift/Carry
X25 lbs routinely, 55 lbs occasionally
Push/Pull
X 25 lbs routinely, 55 lbs occasionallyReach Overhead
XComments:
Climb
XSquat/Bend/Kneel
XSit
XStand
XWalk/Move About
XOccasional: 1-2 hrs/Shift Frequently 2-5 hrs/Shift Regularly 5-8 hrs/Shift
Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities
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