Assembly Lead

Assembly PositionMid Continent Engineering is seeking Assembly to join our team! This is a 6 am to 4:30 pm- Monday through Thursday opportunity.Mid-Continent has been a supplier to first-tier OEMs within the medical, aerospace and defense industries for decades. Mid-Continent Engineering stuffs the armed forces supply chain with products of our capabilities such as precision machining, aerospace welding, chromate conversion, paint/powder coat finishing, mechanical assemblies, and other design-assist services.A few things we have to offer:Competitive WagesMedical, Dental & Vision for employees & family including domestic partners.401kTuition ReimbursementPTO accrual starts immediately.Yearly shoe allowanceReferral ProgramSummary: This position will supervise assembly by training & supporting employees efficiently and effectively producing parts.Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:Assignments can range from moderately complex to complex.Has the ability to position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames. While using adhesives, hardware, hand tools, and power tools.Refers to blueprints and specifications to assemble, modify, rework, or reassemble parts/units.Assures and maintains a consistent, acceptable level of individual/ team quality and productivity performance.Ability to set up and operate all equipment in the department, such as rivet machines, punching machines, etc.Provide employee training & development.The ability to give directions to meet or exceed the project deadline.Work with the HR department maintaining employee hiring, retention, performance reviews, and disciplines.Managing People - Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products, and services.Continually works to improve supervisory skills.Perform other duties, as assigned.Education & Experience:High School Diploma or G.E.D, preferred.5+ years of assembly & supervision experience in a manufacturing environmentAbility to read and understand blueprint specifications and communicate direction to team.Epicor ERP Software experience is a plus.Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.Must be team oriented.Ability to identify problems and offer solutions.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use of hands, fingers, feet, and hands to reach with arms. The ability to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Employees must be able to cope with Minnesota climate variances, endure heat & cold conditions in the shop. Endure heavy workloads, high noise levels from hammering, and grinding (hearing protection provided). Protect against metal particles, fumes, sparks, particles, and gases (safety glasses, safety-toed boots, ear plugs, and gloves provided by the company policy guidelines).Individuals working in an office setting will not endure some of the physical & work environmental conditions of the production floor unless the office is adjacent to the production floor or per the individual's job duty and/ or responsibilities. All office personnel must abide by the PPE guidelines (safety glasses, safety-toed boots that are provided by the company policy guidelines) when entering the production floor or if a requirement of a department that an individual is entering or working in.6 am to 4:30 pm- Monday through Thursday