Lead Mechanical Assembler

Cold Jet LLC; Loveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Loveland, Ohio, seeks a Mechanical Assembly Lead responsible for the assembly of dry ice production and blasting equipment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 2-3 years of machine building experience, and proficiency in reading assembly drawings. Key responsibilities include performing complex assembly tasks, providing support to the production team, and ensuring high-quality outputs. Overtime availability is a plus.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years of prior machine building experience, small engine repair, or automotive experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and advanced sub-assembly and final assembly of products according to engineering drawings.
• Provide backup leadership to the Production Supervisor.
• Pull parts from the kanban system and follow inventory control procedures.
• Build machine sub-assemblies to specifications within established build times.
• Troubleshoot any machine that does not pass shakedown.
• Maintain work area clean, safe, and orderly.

Skills

Ability to lead and cross train team members

Solid mechanical aptitude

Good dexterity and facility in the use of a variety of hand tools

Proficient at reading assembly drawings

Troubleshoots and problem solves well

Proficient computer skills for occasional operational tasks

Available and willing to work overtime when needed

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Vocational school, trade school, or formal OTJ apprenticeship training

Job description

Position Summary

The Mechanical Assembly Lead is responsible for the mechanical assembly of dry ice production and blasting equipment and accessories.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform complex and advanced sub-assembly and final assembly of products according to engineering drawings.
• Provides backup leadership to the Production Supervisor by assisting with oversight of daily production activities to maintain workflow and operational efficiency.
• Pull parts from the kanban system and follow inventory control procedures.
• Work with assembly sketches or other input documents of similar complexity.
• Build machine sub-assemblies to specifications within established build times.
• Complete final assembly on machines to specifications within established build times.
• Shakedown machine to verify that the machine operates within parameters.
• Troubleshoot any machine that does not pass shakedown.
• Perform final checks and adjustments for any defects to ensure high-quality products.
• Provide feedback to the design engineering team regarding design or drawing suggestions.
• Conduct product testing and performance testing and record the results.
• Maintain work area clean, safe, and orderly.
• Perform all work in a safe manner, consistent with safety policies.
• Cross-train in all areas of assembly.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience

• HS Diploma or GED required. Vocational school, trade school, or formal OTJ apprenticeship training preferred.
• 2-3 Years of prior machine building experience, small engine repair, or automotive experience required.

Skill Competencies

• Ability to lead and cross train team members.
• Solid mechanical aptitude.
• Good dexterity and facility in the use of a variety of hand tools.
• Proficient at reading assembly drawings.
• Troubleshoots, problem solves well.
• Proficient computer skills for occasional operational tasks
• Available and willing to work overtime when needed.