Lead Production Assembly Technician

General Summary Leads and performs essential assembly operations for manufacturing hose assemblies, custom bent tube products, and a variety of assembled components. Responsibilities include assembly, fabrication, testing, quality control, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment in accordance with company standards and procedures. What You Will Do (Essential Job Functions) Team Support & Operations Management Lead and coordinate the activities of production staff in the Assembled Solutions Department Oversee hose assembly operations, including cutting, crimping, testing, and final inspection Direct tube bending operations, ensuring accuracy of bends, fit, and finish per customer specifications Schedule workloads and assign tasks to meet production goals, delivery deadlines, and quality standards Monitor equipment performance and ensure regular maintenance and calibration of hose and tube processing equipment Enforce safety procedures and company policies to maintain a safe and compliant work environment Train, coach, and evaluate team members to promote skill development and high performance Collaborate with Engineering and Quality departments to resolve production issues and implement process improvements Maintain accurate production records, including labor and material usage Support lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, and process optimization Ensure all assembled products meet or exceed internal and customer quality requirements Assembly & Fabrication Assembles and tests high- and low-pressure hose assemblies according to specifications Fabricates custom bent tube assemblies including bending, end forming and testing operations Assembles valve stack assemblies per technical drawings and work instructions Constructs custom panel assemblies, including valves, gauges, tubing and regulators Transforms conceptual designs into assembled solutions Quality Control & Documentation Maintains accurate build records and completes job orders Inspects assemblies for quality and completeness before delivery Tests assemblies to ensure they meet required specifications and safety standards Warehouse Operations & Safety Maintains work area in a clean, organized, and hazard-free condition Follows all safety procedures and protocols to prevent workplace injuries Adheres to written and oral instructions regarding daily tasks and job assignments Supplemental Job Functions Provides occasional customer visits to support field sales activities Assists with corporate on-boarding and orientation programs as required Performs other duties as assigned or requested to support production operations Physical Requirements Able to annually demonstrate physical ability to stand, walk, bend, grab, and lift and carry weight Working Conditions Normal warehousing environment with regular (up to 100% of work time) exposure to noise, dust, office equipment, machinery, equipment and supplies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required High School diploma or GED Three (3) years of previous manufacturing-related work experience—assembly work preferred Previous leadership experience Previous experience working on a business system Exotic Automation & Supply maintains a drug‑free workplace, including testing for marijuana. #J-18808-Ljbffr