Lead Assembler, 1st Shift

Universal Instruments, A Delta Group Company; Town of Conklin (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Premium

Robust Benefits

401k Matching

Health Savings

Relocation Assistance

Bonuses

Job summary

Universal Instruments, a Delta Group Company, is seeking a Lead Assembler for the 1st shift in Town of Conklin, NY. The role focuses on assembling parts, operating production equipment, and leading the shift to ensure productive, high-quality output.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience, with strong tool skills and blueprint literacy. This role supports ongoing manufacturing excellence and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of relative experience.
• Team lead experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with hand tools including Allen wrenches, ratchet wrenches, torque wrenches, and other measurement tools.
• Experience with technical drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to operate production equipment and monitor product quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and monitor the quality of products produced.
• May lead and organize production daily work requirements.
• Assemble parts according to assembly procedures, process sheets, and/or other relevant documentation.
• Utilize hand tools including screwdrivers, torque drivers and assembly aids.
• May perform intermediate to complex level testing of sub-assemblies prior to final assembly.
• Serve as the go-to team member for shadowing, insights and problem solving.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Team lead experience

Read blueprints/schematics

Effective communication

Dependable work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Allen wrenches

Ratchet wrenches

Measuring tools

Torque wrenches

Scales

Meters

Gauges

Job description

Courtesy Note: This is a 1st Shift position from Monday - Friday with working hours from 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Summary

The Lead Assembler will play a key role to within the production assembly team. This role will be assembling parts and sub-assemblies, and operating our production equipment, as well as assisting leadership to ensure production is running smoothly and efficiently. The lead assembler will be the point person to lead a shift in its duties and be responsible for the overall production and quality of the shift.

Principal Accountabilities

• This role will operate production equipment and monitor the quality of products produced.

• May lead and organize production daily work requirements.

• Assembling parts according to assembly procedures, process sheets, and/or other relevant documentation.

• Utilize hand tools including screwdrivers, torque drivers and assembly aids.

• May perform intermediate to complex level testing of sub-assemblies prior to final assembly.

• Serve as the go-to team member for shadowing, insights and problem solving.

• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of relative experience.

• Team lead experience is highly preferred.

• Experience and aptitude with tools such as allen wrenches, ratchet wrenches, measuring tools, torque wrenches, scales, meters, and gauges.

• Notable experience working with technical drawings, blueprints and/or schematics.

• Technical aptitude for database navigation, information management and record keeping.

• Reads, writes and communicates effectively via email, documentation and with colleagues.

• Dependable and possesses an excellent work ethic.

Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality

• Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to access and manipulate various objects and tools.

• The employee may occasionally move heavy objects.

• The majority of the time the employee will be seated at a workstation but may need to perform their task standing at a workstation. Reasonable accommodations to be made if necessary.

Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

Target Hourly Pay Rate: $19.00/hr - $21.00/hr + Shift Premium + Robust Benefits

What "U" Can Do For You

Rewards Package

• Competitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.

Career Development

• Relevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Educational Institution Relations, Career Pathing.

Work/Life Balance

• Competitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.

Health & Wellbeing

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.

Company Culture

• Professional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our "6-C's" Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.