Lead Assembler - 3rd Shift

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Town of Conklin (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health savings options

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Certification programs

Paid time off

Wellness hours

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking a Lead Assembler to join the production team in New York. You will assemble parts, operate production equipment, and support leadership to ensure smooth and efficient production across shifts.

The role emphasizes quality, teamwork, and leadership within a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma with 2+ years of relevant experience and familiarity with handling a range of tools and technical drawings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of relative experience.
• Experience leading a shift or small team is preferred.
• Familiarity with hand tools and measurement instruments.
• Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, or schematics.
• Strong data handling and record-keeping aptitude.
• Good written communication with colleagues via email and docs.
• Dependability and solid work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and monitor product quality.
• Lead and organize daily production work requirements.
• Assemble parts per procedures and documentation.
• Use hand tools including screwdrivers and torque drivers.
• Conduct intermediate to complex testing of sub-assemblies.
• Serve as go-to team member for shadowing and problem solving.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Team lead experience

Blueprints

Data management

Written communication

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Allen wrenches

Ratchet wrenches

Measuring tools

Torque wrenches

Scales

Meters

Gauges

Job description

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.