Assembler Lead

Kirby Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UE Manufacturing in Oklahoma City is seeking an Assembler Lead to oversee and coordinate the assembly or fabrication of mechanical parts for oilfield pumping equipment in a manufacturing setting.

You will read blueprints, use precision measuring instruments, lead a team, promote safety and quality initiatives, and perform preventive maintenance. The role requires hands-on tool use, problem solving, and reliable communication to keep production on schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to utilize hand and power tools.
• Ability to manage time sensitive projects.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate assembly of mechanical parts.
• Read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments.
• Promote safety awareness and quality initiatives.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Assign work to team and ensure timely completion.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Overview

UE Manufacturing is Now Hiring an Assembler Lead located at 10000 NW 2nd, Oklahoma City, OK 73127. Oversee and coordinate the activities of assembly or fabrication of mechanical parts for oilfield pumping equipment in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Assembly process may include fitting, mounting, alignment, adjusting, and operational testing and other duties.
• Promotes and contributes safety awareness.
• Promotes and takes an active part in quality and continuous improvement processes.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspects production equipment, and performs minor repairs.
• Employees must be able to read blueprints, and drawings as well as be knowledgeable in the use of precision measuring instruments. Tasks include performing manufacturing math calculations, and use of specialized lifting equipment. Assigns work to team.
• Responsible for inspecting, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a variety of mechanical equipment.
• Responsible for understanding safe equipment operation for the purpose of testing and adjusting after repairs and/or during inspection/diagnosis.
• Employees are expected to have good written and verbal communication skills, as well as be competent in the use of computers.
• Tasks include performing manufacturing math calculations, and use of specialized lifting equipment.
• Working knowledge of equipment capabilities and limitations
• Troubleshoots scenarios to determine the safest and most efficient way to repair a piece of equipment.
• Ensure the organization and cleanliness of workstations.
• Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety culture.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Shows excellent interpersonal skills through listening, understanding and responding to the questions and needs of staff.
• Supports the team’s efforts to succeed by motivating staff to achieve production goals and prioritizing and planning work activities. Contributes to a positive team environment by leading by example through commitment, respect and communication.
• Demonstrates quality work through accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail of own work and evaluating the work of other staff.
• Exhibits efficiency in problem solving skills and troubleshooting by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner to ensure deadlines are met.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and share expertise with others.
• Commitment to a standard of excellence in customer service.
• Shows adaptability by effectively responding to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Exhibits superior dependability by consistently arriving to work on time and as scheduled.
• Demonstrates professionalism by acting with integrity, high moral standards and personal accountability.
• Shows organizational support by consistently following policy and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Ability to utilize hand and power tools required.
• Ability to manage time sensitive projects is required.
• Ability to respond to technical questions from production staff required.
• Ability to utilize hand and power tools and skills to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to complete a job is required.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED) or equivalent. combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• One year experience in assembly or manufacturing environment, similar to UEM is required.
• A minimum of 1 (one) year of experience leading and coordinating production projects is preferred.

Physical Activities & Requirements:

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. Able to lift 65 lbs. from floor to shoulder level occasionally.
• Ability to frequently exert the pound force limits for push/pull 50lb f (no wheels) or 100lb f (wheels).
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands and fingers.
• Requires crawling and working in narrow spaces.
• Requires frequent repetitive movements, i.e. hammering, turning wrenches, screwdrivers and impact tools.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.
• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Exposed to cold, heat, noise mechanical/electrical fume or odor.
• Will be required on occasion to work more than 8 hours on one shift.
• Will be required to work at a minimum height of four feet off of the ground.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, mobile equipment and motor vehicles as required.