Lead Assembler

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SCOPE OF THE ROLE:  Responsible for the support and coverage of the Value Stream Leader during their absence.  Technical lead for the department.  Operates as a team player at prescribed performance levels consistent with quality

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Completes cycle counts, parts orders, backflush operations, value stream boards, product packets, work assignments, stock moving, training, and technical support for assembly operations. 
• Notifies VSL of defective materials or faulty operations. 
• Aids in maintaining proper flow within the work cell and promotes customer/supplier communications to aid in improved quality. 
• Qualified to perform any operation in assigned assembly department. 
• Maintains a broad knowledge of assembly operations and procedures to ensure a quality product.
• Responsible for supporting “Standard Work” of assigned assembly cell. 
• Leads by example to maximize output in cell.
• Notifies Value Stream Owner or Quality Department of defective material or faulty operations and assists in troubleshooting.  Identifies and corrects disruptions in Flow
• Actively participate in improvement projects.
• Understands and Follows the Lean Methodology
• 6S – Follows the Guidelines and enforces General Housekeeping and Visual Factory. 
• Provide constructive performance feedback in a non-confrontational manner.  Provide feedback to VSM when there are performance issues needing to be addressed.
• Ensures proper training for new/transferred assemblers and maintains Training matrix certification levels.
• Performs all other duties as requested.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Thinks independently, shows initiative, anticipates, and prevents problems, performs analysis.  
• Ability to operate computers, hand tools, and use fine motor skills for assembly.
• Interact with other employees, managers, vendors, and customers. 
• Vision abilities, able to reach/handle/pick.  Able to lift/push/pull/carry, able to stand and walk. 
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions, read/write/speak English, able to make informed decisions.
• Available to work overtime including weekends and work a variable schedule. 
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds consistently
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OR EQUIVALENCIES:

• High School Diploma
• Ability to operate a computer, fax machine, and other office equipment
• At least 1 year related experience

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to work well with others, work ethic and personal initiative.
• Ability to learn new procedures and train others.
• Follows procedures and standard work.
• Ability to read assembly documentation and other required material.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics calculations.
• Experience with using measurement equipment
• Prior assembly experience, use of manufacturing equipment.
• Experience operating material handling equipment.
• Computer skills.
• Excellent attendance history
• Ability to work unsupervised, self-motivated, good time management skills.
•  Driven to do what it takes to meet our customer’s expectations
• Maintains the highest level of quality

GAST Manufacturing, a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented.

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IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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