Lead Assembler - 3rd Shift

Universal Instrument; Town of Conklin (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k matching

Health savings options

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Universal Instruments is seeking a Lead Assembler to join our production assembly team in New York. You will assemble parts and sub-assemblies, operate production equipment, and assist leadership to keep production running smoothly and efficiently on a shift basis.

You will lead a shift, guide teammates, review process sheets and blueprints, use hand tools, and perform intermediate testing of sub-assemblies to ensure quality. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of relative experience.
• Team lead experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with hand tools such as Allen wrenches, torque wrenches, measuring tools, scales, meters, and gauges.
• Notable experience 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team lead experience

Reads blueprints/schematics

Strong communication

Quality oriented

Database navigation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Allen wrenches

Torque wrenches

Measuring tools

Screwdrivers

Gauges/calipers

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.