Assembly Tech Lead (Drill& Tap)

Who We Are
At Jupiter Bach, we don’t just build parts, we build critical components for wind energy that power the future. Everything we do is grounded in our core values:  We Care, We Deliver, We Innovate
We’re looking for people who take pride in their work, show up ready to contribute, and want to be part of a team that expects more and delivers more.

Position Summary:
The Assembly Tech Lead is responsible for providing guidance and support to subordinate team members in order to meet production schedules.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Model Jupiter Bach’s hierarchy of operation SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost)
• Take responsibility of subordinate team members adherence to SQDC hierarchy
• Meet with manager and/or supervisor daily for schedule and updates
• Ensure that the team is operating under current work instruction guidelines
• Verify proper use of Drill & Tap templates, fixtures, gauges, drill stops, tape measures, tooling, and required hardware.
• Confirm drilled and tapped holes meet requirements for size, location, depth, thread quality, and cleanliness.
• Identify and escalate oversized holes, mislocated holes, damaged threads, over-drilling, and other nonconforming conditions.
• Support safe crane movement of panels, fixtures, and assemblies within the Drill & Tap process.
• Provide accurate hands-on-training to team members as needed
• Perform quality inspections, and correct subpar quality items before releasing to the next department
• Accurately complete all required paperwork and turn in daily as required by manager or supervisor
• Responsible for maintaining and securing tools daily
• Perform audits accurately and on time as scheduled
• Responsible for team’s adherence to scheduled breaks
• Responsible for maintaining acceptable level of cleanliness of production area daily
• Inventory of production items as required by manager
• Adheres to the safety rules of JUPITER BACH
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent from an accredited institution
• Experience with required tools for the production process is required
• Knowledge of the production process is required
• Proven dependability, performance, and attendance is required
• Ability to read, understand, and convey work instructions to team members is required
• Must be willing to be utilized in other departments and production roles as necessary

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Forklift certification is preferred
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience with drilling, tapping, measuring, mechanical assembly, or similar precision manufacturing work.
• Experience using cranes, lifting fixtures, rigging points, or coordinated material handling in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to identify unsafe lifting conditions, poor part support, damaged tooling, and potential quality risks before work continues.
• Knowledgeable in JUPITER BACH/OSHA Safety Requirements

Physical Requirements: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to use power and hand tools in a safe manner 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to bend and crawl for 4+ hours per shift
• Much be able to crouch, kneel and stoop for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to climb ladders for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, perform fine manipulation, and feel for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to operate foot pedals for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to make fine distinctions in sound, express and exchange written or spoken words, and distinguish objects and equipment visually