Assembly Lead Man

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Build, Integrate, and Commission machines with the highest level of craftsmanship prior to runoff and ship dates.
  • Skilled in all facets of machine building including mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulic assembly. Being able to handle heavy workloads and multi-tasking multiple projects.
  • Welding knowledge or automation experience is used the help the build process and debug of each machine.
  • Able to handle heavy machinery and knowledge on placement or handling of robots, welders, conveyors and other machinery components.

• Attends Kickoff meetings for the project assigned to. Will document any important information relayed from engineering to help the project succeed.

• Manage and control all assembly documentation on the project. Each Lead Man should have a copy of the customer specifications, cycle time charts, breakdown of the quoted hours, and drawing packages from the Project Engineer and Systems Engineer.

• Attend weekly project status meetings prepared with a presentation using the white board and communicating issues with engineering, resources and other concerns with the project.

• Prepare accurate estimates of work remaining with the assembly hours tracking sheet. Provide updated hours assessment at the project weekly status meeting.

• Communicate daily with project managers on project status

• Review material shortage list with expeditor to ensure components delivery aligns with the project schedule and milestones.

• Manage assembly personnel to ensure efficiencies to the build and debug of the project. Be able to forecast manpower needs and maintain a hit list of remaining work.

• Verify that assembly personnel are following customer specifications and using correct assembly practices

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

• Close attention to detail is essential
• Good organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be very proficient, quick and comfortable with personal computer navigation and operation.
• Must be able to multi-task and remain flexible at all times.
• Must be able to read mechanical and electrical prints.
• Must be a team leader and able to motivate coworkers.