Assembly Lead

Assembly Lead - Fall River

Why You'll Love Working for Metalcraft:

• Competitive Pay
• PAID Holidays, Vacation, & Birthday
• Air Conditioned Facility - Stay Cool all Summer!
• $2.00/hour shift premium for 2nd & 3rd shift
• FREE Health Clinics
• On-the-job training
• Advancement & Career Opportunities
• $1000 Signing Bonus
• AND MORE!

Reporting to the Assembly Supervisor, the Assembly Lead is primarily responsible for assisting the Supervisor in overseeing the Assembly Line. This person may perform all aspects of the Assembly Line such as assembling parts and subassemblies for OEM and SGAG products, as well as give instruction to the assemblers assigned to the lines. This role is responsible for acting as a good role model for the rest of the department and for keeping the department organized and clean.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor in directing and assisting in the work activities assemblers.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Will coordinate orders with material handling and work with Production Control to assure orders are ready for assembly.
• Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed component.
• Provide input on schedule to ensure maximum efficiency and on time delivery is met.
• Keep informed of any changes and new procedures throughout the day to stay on schedule
• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently work in a team and coordinate work with other departments.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task.
• Good finger and hand dexterity.
• Previous experience in manufacturing and mechanical assembly is helpful.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.

Job Expectations

Physical Activity:

Activity

N/A

Occasionally

Frequently

Regularly

Average lbs.

Lift/Carry

50

Push/Pull

50

Reach Overhead

Comments: Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job. Frequently required to bend and stoop. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Climb

Squat/Bend/Kneel

Sit

Stand

Walk/Move About

Occasional: 1-2 hrs/shift Frequently 2-5 hrs/shift Regularly 5-8 hrs/shift

Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity