Optics Assembly Lead - Precision Manufacturing

Sig Sauer, Inc.; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sig SAUER, Inc. in Oregon is seeking a Lead Assembler II for Optics on 1st shift (05:00–15:30, Mon–Thu). You will lead a shift, run daily stand-ups, and coordinate training and workflow to meet production goals on optic assemblies.

This role requires strong leadership, adherence to safety, and hands-on assembly work in a manufacturing environment, with standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, and strict PPE adherence.

Qualifications

• Must meet the requirements for the level of the employee holding the position.
• Must be a minimum of Assembler II to qualify for the Lead position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a daily stand‑up meeting at the beginning of the shift and review safety briefings, quality performance, production vs. plan, end of day report, and targets.
• Participate in monthly meetings with Supervisors and other leads to review training opportunities, 5S audit results, training matrix, and staffing strategy.
• Knowledge of operational information including status of assembly lines, reviewed work instructions, issues affecting targets, and SKU changeover plans.
• Transition of shift: ensure tools at each station, complete paperwork/reports, pull jobs for next shift, direct 5S on the line, and interface with incoming lead.
• Lead areas: determine retraining needs, manage workflow, enforce PPE, monitor performance and adherence to policy, prioritize material flow.
• Review production numbers per line hourly and complete end-of-shift reports for the supervisor.
• 5S audit: perform weekly audits and post results on the whiteboard.
• Escalation: address behavioral or performance issues with the supervisor, contact Manufacturing Engineering for technical concerns, report equipment concerns, and share improvement ideas.

Education

Assembler II qualification

Job description

Sig SAUER, Inc. in Oregon is seeking a Lead Assembler II for Optics on 1st shift (05:00–15:30, Mon–Thu). You will lead a shift, run daily stand-ups, and coordinate training and workflow to meet production goals on optic assemblies.

This role requires strong leadership, adherence to safety, and hands-on assembly work in a manufacturing environment, with standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, and strict PPE adherence.