Technical Project Leader (TPL)-Assembly

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Provides on-the-job working leadership to employees in the assigned areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides training assistance to new employees on the line.
• Assist Supervisors / Assistant Supervisors with verifying hours and accuracy of timesheets.
• Checks daily availability of necessary materials, tools, and equipment.
• Works closely with the Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor & the Inspection team to maintain quality and reduce lost time and repairs.
• Suggest ways to simplify and improve methods and procedures wherever possible.
• Responsible for observing and enforcing safety practices throughout the plant to maintain a safe working environment.
• Responsible for company tools checked out for departmental use.

• Checks that necessary materials, tools, and equipment are available and applicable to requirements.

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has limited supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of relevant experience in a production/manufacturing/quality environment.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Ability to read complicated blueprints.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others both verbally and in written form.
• Must be familiar with all duties and requirements of each classification assigned to the department.
• Must be familiar with and able to use all tools and tooling used on the assigned lines.
• Must be capable of performing all operations on the assigned line.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Shop Floor environment / shared workbench or workstation
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools)
• Ability to liftiup to 25 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate constant noise (machine motors large fans)
• Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• The employee frequently is required to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and speak or listen.
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.