Position Summary
The Mechanical Assembly Lead is responsible for the mechanical assembly of dry ice production and blasting equipment and accessories.
Position Responsibilities:
- Perform complex and advanced sub-assembly and final assembly of products according to engineering drawings.
- Provides backup leadership to the Production Supervisor by assisting with oversight of daily production activities to maintain workflow and operational efficiency.
- Pull parts from the kanban system and follow inventory control procedures.
- Work with assembly sketches or other input documents of similar complexity.
- Build machine sub-assemblies to specifications within established build times.
- Complete final assembly on machines to specifications within established build times.
- Shakedown machine to verify that the machine operates within parameters.
- Troubleshoot any machine that does not pass shakedown.
- Perform final checks and adjustments for any defects to ensure high-quality products.
- Provide feedback to the design engineering team regarding design or drawing suggestions.
- Conduct product testing and performance testing and record the results.
- Maintain work area clean, safe, and orderly.
- Perform all work in a safe manner, consistent with safety policies.
- Cross-train in all areas of assembly.
Position Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- HS Diploma or GED required. Vocational school, trade school, or formal OTJ apprenticeship training preferred.
- 2-3 Years of prior machine building experience, small engine repair, or automotive experience required.
Skill Competencies:
- Ability to lead and cross train team members.
- Solid mechanical aptitude.
- Good dexterity and facility in the use of a variety of hand tools.
- Proficient at reading assembly drawings.
- Troubleshoots, problem solves well.
- Proficient computer skills for occasional operational tasks
- Available and willing to work overtime when needed.