Lead Assembler – 3rd Shift

Universal Instruments Corporation; 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

Bonus programs

Job summary

Universal Instruments is hiring a Lead Assembler in Town of Conklin, NY to join the production assembly team. You will assemble parts and sub-assemblies, operate production equipment, and support leadership to keep production running smoothly and efficiently.

As shift lead you will guide daily work, monitor quality, and coordinate with colleagues. The role requires a high school diploma with 2+ years' experience, strong tool skills, and reliable communication.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading a production shift is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with blueprints, schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong aptitude for using hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Effective written and verbal communication via email and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and monitor product quality.
• Lead and organize daily production tasks.
• Assemble parts according to procedures and documentation.
• Use hand tools including screwdrivers, torque wrenches, and assembly aids.
• Conduct intermediate to complex testing on sub-assemblies.
• Serve as a go-to team member for problem solving.

Skills

Team leadership

Blueprints & schematics

Quality awareness

Documentation & communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.