Lead SMT - 2nd Shift

Whelen Engineering; Cedar Lake (CT); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Whelen Engineering in Chester, CT is seeking a Lead SMT - 2nd Shift. The Lead Assembler helps drive SMT production, coordinates the team, and ensures smooth operation of assembly tasks. This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to procedures, and contribution to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include supervising the workflow, training colleagues, and interpreting drawings and work orders. The position requires the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 35 pounds, with strict

Qualificações

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports.
• Must be able to stand for the full shift and lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsabilidades

• Lead production team and assist in SMT assembly operations.
• Coordinate work within the team, ensuring project momentum and timely completion.
• Propose process improvements and serve as a resource for complex problems.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lead SMT - 2nd Shift

Department: SMT (117)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chester, CT

Reporting To: Venelin Botev

Description

Job Title: Lead Assembler

Department: SMT D117

Facility location: Chester, CT

Summary: Leads production team and assists in assembly operations

• Collaborates effectively within a team to achieve shared goals and takes ownership of maintaining project momentum
• Is willing to be flexible to achieve goals, may be asked coordinate work beyond own area
• Proposes improvements to processes
• Acts as a lead, coordinating the work of others but is not a supervisor
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practice

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, performs substantially varied and complex tasks
• Applies advanced skills to perform functions of the position within assigned area
• Adapts new procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet the more complex requirements of the position
• Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals
• Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels
• Orients, trains, assigns, and checks the work of other employees
• Monitors team performance and motivates the team to perform
• Must be able to distinguish colors
• Knowledge of Production Procedures
• Ability to Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports.
• Understands and adheres to the company quality standards.
• Assumes supervisor/manager’s duties in their absence.
• Must be able to stand for entire shift.

Education and Experience

Physical demands and abilities

• Able to lift 35 pounds.
• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Able to stand for entire shift.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

All Employees Shall

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans
• Recommend improved EH&S practices

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.

The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.”

This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.