What are the responsibilities and job description for the Subassembly Assistant Foreman position at AIRLINE HYDRAULICS CORPORATION?
Responsibilities:
- Support the Subassembly Foreman in directing and coordinating daily activities of Controls Technicians and shop personnel
- Assist with production scheduling by tracking job releases, verifying material availability, and helping prioritize work
- Help ensure production goals and deadlines are met by monitoring workflow and addressing bottlenecks
- Serve as a point of contact on the shop floor to answer questions and provide technical guidance
- Coordinate with Engineering to resolve production issues, including documenting and communicating drawing discrepancies
- Perform and support quality inspections of control panels and assemblies to ensure compliance with standards
- Assist in tracking production metrics such as efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery
- Help maintain appropriate levels of floor stock materials and communicate shortages as needed
- Support coordination of shipping schedules with internal teams
- Monitor shop equipment and report maintenance or repair needs
- Promote and enforce safety, cleanliness, and organization within the shop
- Step in to support leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Subassembly Foreman
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment with overall production schedules
- Other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Secondary education, training, or certification in an Electrical field preferred
- 3–5 years of experience in control panel assembly or related electrical/mechanical assembly
- Prior leadership, lead, or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or panel shop environment preferred
- Familiarity with production scheduling and workflow coordination
- Experience working in an ISO or quality-driven environment preferred
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Forklift experience a plus
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability effective first of the month after the hire date
- PTO accrual begins upon hire
- Referral bonuses
- 100% employee-owned plus 401k with company match