Heavy Assembly Lead

Summary: Manage personnel throughout build and debug process of each project to ensure complete and on time delivery to the customer with the highest quality. Knowledge of correct assembly practices is crucial to both the build of projects and to train other assemblers under the lead man.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Build, Integrate, and Commission machines with the highest level of craftsmanship prior to runoff and ship dates.
  • Skilled in all facets of machine building including mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulic assembly. Being able to handle heavy workloads and multi-tasking multiple projects.
  • Welding knowledge or automation experience is used the help the build process and debug of each machine.
  • Able to handle heavy machinery and knowledge on placement or handling of robots, welders, conveyors and other machinery components.

• Attends Kickoff meetings for the project assigned to. Will document any important information relayed from engineering to help the project succeed.

• Manage and control all assembly documentation on the project. Each Lead Man should have a copy of the customer specifications, cycle time charts, breakdown of the quoted hours, and drawing packages from the Project Engineer and Systems Engineer.

• Attend weekly project status meetings prepared with a presentation using the white board and communicating issues with engineering, resources and other concerns with the project.

• Prepare accurate estimates of work remaining with the assembly hours tracking sheet. Provide updated hours assessment at the project weekly status meeting.

• Communicate daily with project managers on project status

• Review material shortage list with expeditor to ensure components delivery aligns with the project schedule and milestones.

• Manage assembly personnel to ensure efficiencies to the build and debug of the project. Be able to forecast manpower needs and maintain a hit list of remaining work.

• Verify that assembly personnel are following customer specifications and using correct assembly practices

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

• Close attention to detail is essential
• Good organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be very proficient, quick and comfortable with personal computer navigation and operation.
• Must be able to multi-task and remain flexible at all times.
• Must be able to read mechanical and electrical prints.

Must be a team leader and able to motivate co workers.