Lead Mechanical Technician

Looking for a challenge where you can use your mechanical expertise every day? Do you enjoy leading a team working toward common goals? Don't miss out on applying for our Lead Mechanical Technician position. $3,000 Sign-on bonus.

SUMMARY

Plans the workflow of kitting and directs the mechanical technicians in a manner that optimizes flow of product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assembles functional parts of enclosures, radiators, generators, and tanks using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges.
• Plans, assigns, and directs the work of mechanical techs in kitting and on the FWT pad.
• Completes job travelers, checklists and necessary quality documentation.
• Facilitates daily morning huddles on assignments, goals / objectives for each day.
• Plans enclosure, tank, generator, and radiator moves to optimize workflow and production.
• Confers with managers, engineers, production personnel, project managers, or others to resolve issues. Reports information on employee progress for performance evaluations.
• Mentors new employees or designates suitable mentor.
• Evaluates processes for ways to improve quality, tooling usage, and run times.
• Responsible for sustaining 6S.
• Recommends safety improvements and enforces safety policies.
• Reads and understands blueprints.
• Directs mechanical techs on proper processes and techniques.
• Inspects parts using precision measuring equipment and documents inspection data.
• Uses forklifts, cranes and other lifting apparatus to aide in the assembly process.
• May operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts.
• This is a working lead role.
• Cleans and organizes work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LEADPERSONS RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly responsible for 5-10 employees in the kitting area. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma / GED, plus three to five years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and / or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.