What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembly Lead position at Empire Abrasive Equipment Co.?
Position Summary
Provide leadership, technical guidance, and support to the Assembly Shop.
Position Responsibilities
- Coordinate with the general assembly manager to establish work priorities and ensure that all promised customer shipment dates are achieved.
- Assist with assigning work to department personnel based on skill and ensure that established assembly methods are consistently followed.
- Ensure that all work orders and employee labor entries are properly updated and completed promptly.
- Assists in resolving on-the-job technical problems.
- Assemble standard and modified cabinets as time permits.
- Inspects all completed equipment before release for shipment.
- Participate in personnel performance assessments and offer suggestions for improvement.
- Maintains adherence to Company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
- Promote a positive, professional atmosphere and ensure a safe working environment by demonstrating consistent adherence to all Empire policies and safety guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Reporting to this position
- This position will initially provide support to the Cabinet, Dust Collector, Pressure Vessel, Rooms, and Sub-Assembly areas without direct reports.
Essential Skills and Experience
- A 2-year technical degree is required
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a technical lead or supervisor in an electro-mechanical assembly environment.
- Mechanical ability and experience working with a variety of small hand tools.
- Knowledge of electricity and ability to read simple blueprints and schematics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to solve practical problems, assign tasks, and effectively engage personnel.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
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