Lead - Assembler

IDEX; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GAST Manufacturing, a unit of IDEX Corporation, is seeking a technically skilled team member to support the Value Stream Leader during their absence and act as a technical lead in the assembly department. You will contribute to quality and throughput in a fast-paced cell and promote Lean 6S standards.

Responsibilities include cycle counts, material handling, defect notification, and training of new/transferred assemblers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year related experience in manufacturing or assembly.
• Ability to operate a computer and basic office equipment.
• Ability to read assembly documentation and measure parts.

Responsibilities

• Support coverage of Value Stream Leader during absence.
• Perform cycle counts, parts orders, backflush operations, and training.
• Notify VSL of defects and assist in root-cause analysis.
• Maintain flow in the work cell and communicate with customers/suppliers.
• Lead by example to maximize cell output and follow 6S.
• Provide training and ensure training matrix certification levels.

Skills

Assembly operations

Lean 6S

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Measurement equipment

Computers

Hand tools

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

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

WORKPLACE EQUITY STATEMENTS

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.

DEPARTMENT CULTURE

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world? 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.

IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, IDEX businesses make thousands of products that are mission-critical components in everyday activities. Chances are the car you’re driving has a BAND-IT® clamp holding your side airbag safely in place. If you were ever in a car accident, a Hurst Jaws of Life® rescue tool may have saved your life. If you or a family member is battling cancer, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our growing IDEX Health & Science team.