Assembler/Production Floor Lead A hybrid role between electromechanical assembly and floor supervision (roughly 70% assembly/30% supervision). Utilize appropriate interpersonal styles, training methods, and leadership skills to guide individuals and groups (subordinate, peers, or superiors) toward manufacturing excellence.
 
Duties:

• Utilize machinery lathe, band saw, belt sander, Drill press.
• Utilize hand tools such as Screwdrivers, Wrenches, X-acto knifes, Arbor Presses, Assembly fixtures.
• Perform assembly operations such as cable harness assembly, Transformer assembly, Sub-assembly,
• Potting, soldering, pressure check.
• Identify parts by ink stamp and identify terminal locations by paint filling engraved lettering or numbers.
• Work from Assembly Drawings, Assembly Travelers, Modification Sheets and other assembly documentation per ISO-9001 /AS9100 procedures.
• Write and fill out Job Card, Time Card, and Assembly traveler.
• Ensure workmanship and check their own quality per Solar Electronics Standard
• Lead a small team of 6+ production assemblers
• Execute daily production schedule provided by planning department with a quality focus; coordinate with material handlers and maintenance personnel for a successful execution of the plan.
• Ensure all procedures are followed and documentation completed by the team assigned to ensure the production of quality products to our customers and the compliance of domestic and international regulations.
• Train personnel in the team or production lines assigned through on-the-job training or classroom training.
• Lead daily management meetings with team and work with the team to identify the root cause and countermeasures to problems to meet or exceed quality and performance targets. Update performance indicators on visual management boards.
• Coach assembler 2 / team leaders on behavior, performance, and continuous improvement to meet quality, performance, and delivery targets.
• Input the required data for work order completion using Abas system, including closing work orders, issuing components, scrapping parts, and recording defective components.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements:

• Must be able to follow drawings and instructions with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic solder skills via hands on skills test
• Solder to IPC standards (training will be provided to candidates that demonstrate potential) J-STD certification a plus but not required
• Quality Inspection experience is a plus
• Able to work on assembly lines and/or cover assembler 2 / team leaders due to employee absenteeism when needed.
• Attention to detail while doing the work, promoting positive team attitude.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing Principles in all activities related to the position
• Must be able to perform other duties as required by the Department Manager.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Experience in and overall knowledge of electronic assembly.
• Experience in quality control and inspections a plus.
• Knowledge of standard business English, including spelling, grammar, and composition.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.
• High School Diploma or GED

Education and Experience:
High school education or equivalent.
One (1) year's experience.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to jobs@solar-emc.com.