Lead Assembly Technician

Simplex Inc; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplex Inc in Springfield, IL seeks a lead assembly technician to build and maintain stock levels, ensuring shipment of a quality product per the Production Schedule.

This leadership role requires hands-on assembly, accurate use of tools and equipment, and strong organization, with clear communication to supervisors and related departments to keep production on schedule. The ideal candidate will uphold safety policies and drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Lead assembly of units per design drawings and supervisor instruction.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable with hand tools and equipment.
• Detail oriented with good organization and time management.
• Excellent judgement, decision-making and leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of plant and manufacturing operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble units according to design drawings and supervisor directions.
• Build and maintain stock levels to meet production schedule.
• Ensure quality product shipping as per Production Schedule.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Machinery Operation

Job description

Description

This is a working leadership position as an assembly technician in a manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for building and maintaining stock levels in order to ship a quality product as required by the Production Schedule.

Qualifications

• The lead assembly technician will be required to assemble units as laid out in design drawings and instructed by production supervisors and group leaders.
• Must be mechanically inclined and comfortable with the use of hand tools, machines and other equipment.
• The applicant must be detail oriented and have organization and time management skills.
• Excellent judgement, decision-making and leadership capabilities are required.
• Knowledge of plant and manufacturing operations is a plus.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain material supply and inform supervisor of needed supplies or equipment.
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.
• Good communications skills relative to supervisors and other related departments.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; push, pull and work with similarly weighted items.
• Physical ability to work in awkward positions such as kneeling, bending, and overhead.
• Ability to climb and work from scaffolding or a step ladder.
• Minimal computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to communicate (read, write and speak) the English language clearly.