Assembly Team Lead

About the Role

Lead a team in completing production orders and delivering quality parts in a safe, productive manner and on time. Responsible for keeping the shop operating efficiently, managing inventory and people to reach production targets. Must be able to set up equipment, problem-solve issues in the department, and communicate with other team leads as well as engineering and management. Manage team performance and compliance with Webster's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure people and resources are applied efficiently and effectively to meet production deadlines while achieving quality and safety standards.
• Use various power and hand tools such as orbital sander/buffer, chop saw, bench grinder, nail gun, staple gun, pliers, drill, hammer, wrenches, and screwdrivers.
• Comply with all safety rules and standards; report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor.
• Maintain a neat, clean, orderly, and functional work area at all times.
• Perform user maintenance on all machines and equipment.
• Ensure work conforms to Webster Engineering quality standards.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Liaise and communicate with other departments to maintain an effective interface.
• Provide feedback to the Operations Manager to share ideas and improve operations, recommending and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Provide training and expertise to the team.
• Follow technical instructions, interpret engineering blueprints, and understand technical terms.
• Discern quality of parts and materials used in production.
• Inventory parts and tools used in the assembling process.
• Follow company procedures and directives.
• Test finished products for defects.
• Maintain the tools used to create products.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• 2 years of Team Lead or Burner Assembly Experience.
• Keep a clean and well-maintained workspace.
• Able to read and understand wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• Able to use small power tools such as drills and screw guns.
• Able to use hand tools such as hacksaw, tube cutter, bender, pliers, wire strippers, tape measure, hammer, wrenches, hole punch, and screwdrivers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. daily.
• Knowledge of electrical circuitry.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb, ascend/descend, or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces.
• Talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Occasionally lift and/or move upwards of 50 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and a plant which is not temperature controlled.
• Inside work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.

Any offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation, a mandatory pre-employment drug test, and your ability to comply with federal law requiring proof of eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of employment.