Lead Assembler -2nd Shift

KF VALVES; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k benefits

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

KF VALVES in Houston, Texas is seeking an Assembly Lead to oversee the production of finished goods. This role requires a high school diploma, 3-5 years of related experience, and the ability to work second shift. The Assembly Lead will maintain records, resolve assembly issues, and mentor new employees. KF VALVES offers competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits, plus paid holidays and time off.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related production or mechanical assembly experience and/or training.
• Ability to work second shift.
• Must obtain in-house forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing finished goods and services.
• Maintain assembly records and documents.
• Resolve operational and assembly issues to prevent delays.
• Mentor new employees on assembly processes.

Skills

Production or mechanical assembly experience

Leadership or supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us
KF Valves was founded more than 60 years ago with the vision of transporting crude oil even more safely and efficiently. Valves have always been at the heart of every transport route used for various fluids. Every day, our experienced team performs diverse and complex tasks at our headquarters in Houston, Texas, to ensure that individual orders are completed professionally and on time, and that the functionality and quality of our products is being continuously improved.

Job Purpose

The Assembly Lead role is responsible for assisting in the coordinating of producing finished goods and services to meet our customers quality and timeliness demands and support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains assembly records, all charts, timecards, or other documents as required.
• Actively participates in site safety and quality programs, including our Proactive Safety Observation safety program.
• Reviews and resolves operational, assembly, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Assists with standard operating and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with those standards.
• Provides guidance to other employees related to valve assembly processes and procedures.
• Acts as a mentor and trainer to new employees to ensure proper procedures and techniques are being used to complete assembly process.
• Must be able to perform assembly, test and paint/tag duties as required.
• Ability to obtain an in-house forklift certification, including use of stand‑up forklift.
• Ability to support production needs and identify improvements in production operations and effectively communicate both opportunities and solutions.
• Displays flexibility in approach to work scope daily activities to ensure the site and company meets its production and financial goals.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related production or mechanical assembly experience and/or training.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK SECOND SHIFT.

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Background Check: Employment will be dependent on candidate successfully passing a background check.

Benefits

KF Valves LLC offers competitive compensation based on qualifications, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits. Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) is also offered.

KF Valves LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of KF Valves LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [name and/or department, telephone, and e‑mail address].