Battery Assembler - Lead

Aved Electronics is a leader in battery pack, cable, harness and electro-mechanical assembly based in North Billerica, MA. Our dynamic business is focused on high-reliability applications using the medical, military, security and industrial markets. Aved's expertise in designing solutions attracts our customers, and the ability to manufacture quality assemblies is the foundation of our success.

Summary

Battery Assembler Leads will work as part of a team that is responsible for assembling an entire product or component of a product. Leads are responsible for ensuring that the Battery Assembler’s assigned to them perform all tasks in the assembly process and rotate through all of them. Leads are encouraged to provide input and feedback to engineers and/or Supervisors and Managers to strive towards continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Ensure Battery Assemblers rotate through all the tasks required in a particular production process
• Responsible for ensuring the final assembly of cables, battery packs, or electro-mechanical assembly for their assigned team
• Adhere to and maintain workmanship standards set forth by the organization
• Verify time and attendance of Battery Assemblers; assure that all employees maintain adherence to the time and attendance policy and are part of a productive and engaged workforce
• Participate in continuous training, including but not limited to cross training to all three divisions.
• Use lead free solder on PC boards
• Adhere to Aved’s safety protocols regarding personnel protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications & Competencies

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Can confidently oversee a small group of Battery Assembly employees during the course of daily activity and help guide them through their responsibilities
• Ability to read and write English and comfortably speak English throughout the course of each workday
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details in a work instruction; must be able to read and understand all work instructions written and explained in English
• Basic computer skills
• Basic knowledge of hand tools
• Proficient knowledge of measuring devices including vernier/caliper
• Can perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Able to adapt to change in the workplace
• Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work
• Can comprehend basic technical topics
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT And PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is a Manufacturing Environment requiring some or all of the following:

• Prolonged periods of sitting while performing assembly tasks at a workstation, as well as the ability to stand for prolonged periods during assembly line work.
• Repetitive tasks involving hand and wrist motions, such as assembling small parts, using tools and operating machinery.
• Fine motor skills for accurate and efficient assembly.
• Frequent reaching, grasping, pushing or pulling production materials.
• Capable of lifting and carrying battery components, tools or assembled units weighing up to 50lbs. May involve moving or positioning items within the manufacturing area.
• Standing, bending or kneeling to access equipment, perform on-site assessments, operate machinery, handle delicate components or performs tasks at various heights and angles.
• Working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels. May involve exposure to battery chemicals or other materials used in the assembly process.
• Required to wear and properly use personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and lab coats as required by safety protocols.