Assembler Lead

Carter Intralogistics (CIL), a Lummus Group Co., is a leading provider of automated material handling and industrial automation solutions to customers in the U.S. Our company is built on our mission, vision and values- Design and manufacture innovative products and solutions that enable our customers to push the boundaries of productivity and efficiency. To be a world-class manufacturing organization that is known for being customer-centric and is a leader in industries we serve. Lastly, to respect, innovate, work as a team, putting our customers first, and having a growth mindset. These principles are embedded in everything we do and drive us to help our customers transform their operations.

We provide a full range of equipment, controls, robotics and software that helps customers address all aspects of their material handling and industrial automation needs. We serve a wide variety of customers in the distribution, e-commerce, fulfillment, mail/parcel and government sectors. Our focus is always on the customer, and we take great pride in helping our customers realize their material handling goals.

Position Summary:
The CIL, a Lummus Group Co., Assembler Lead is responsible for managing part of an Assembly team and giving work instructions to ensure the correct assembly of subcomponents according to specifications. This includes examining and layout of parts according to prints and the ability to ensure the component parts and finished parts adhere to quality specifications. The best applicants are safety / quality / productivity minded, have a positive attitude, are respected mentors/managers and are committed to punctuality and attendance. Lummus is a drug-free workplace, and we conduct pre-employment drug testing on all employees. Lummus Group offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term insurance, 401(k), vacation and a caring, team-oriented work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Mentors, manages, coaches, works alongside, and helps improve the performance of part of an Assembly team by providing work instructions to ensure the correct assembly of subcomponents according to print specifications.
Understands and utilizes blueprints and other technical instructions; interprets when required.
Sets up and operates electric, air and manual hand tools used in assembly operations; trains assembly team(s) on usage.
Reports verbally and written on the progress and finished work to team and leadership.
Inspects products and trains team to inspect and verify quality at completion.
Operates forklift or electric transporter.
Confers with team and other departments to resolve assembly problems.
Performs tasks in other departments as assigned by supervisor

Basic Requirements
High School graduate at a minimum – AAS degree in a technical field is a plus
Strong Mechanical Aptitude
Minimum 3-5 years of related experience
History of problem solving and troubleshooting using simple solutions
Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate both verbally and in written forms
Has 1 or more years’ experience training and motivating team members
Organization and planning
Customer oriented, courteous, respected leadership style
High Detail Orientation required
Ability to work with other teams, leaders, and engineers to facilitate corrective action and problem solving

Preferred Requirements
History of promoting qualified employees
Ability to read assembly / flat drawings and or electrical schematics

Work Environment / Physical Demands:
The position includes exposures to significant temperature variations including both heat and cold. In addition, it requires, on occasion, exposure to significant allergens, including breathing and touching and the ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This position requires executing all production related tasks assigned by the supervisor including lifting, manufacturing, and clean-up. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, use repetitive movement, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend and twist and move about the work area with or without assistance; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 55 pounds repetitively. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires face-to-face discussions with the individual’s team, a willingness to work with others in a group or team, attention to detail with accuracy and the ability to follow directions expeditiously. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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