Assembly Department Lead - 2nd Shift

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Position

Assembly Department Lead – 2nd Shift

Why work for RL Hudson

We pride ourselves on our employees and meticulous facilities. When you work at RL Hudson, you’re a part of something great. We are a rapidly growing, family owned company that specializes in solving problems and increasing value for our customers. Many of the world’s most sophisticated manufacturing companies rely on RL Hudson for a wide range of components, including molded rubber, molded plastic, formed hoses, sealing devices and custom assemblies. These large OEMs turn to RL Hudson when they need innovative design solutions, excellent service, reliable quality and delivery at a great value. We are constantly looking for talented individuals to join our team. Let’s explore the possibilities together.

Job Summary / Organizational Impact

Responsible for the assembly of parts and approving final inspections as instructed and/or per work instructions keeping both the efficiency and the quality standards as set by management. Identify improvement opportunities and quality concerns to management and assist in the implementation of improvements. Serve as Department supervisor when the supervisor is not available. Assist in training of Assembly Mechanics as directed by management.

Responsibilities and Essential Function

Performs the duties of a Lead Assembly Mechanic, assembling product, setting up the work cell for production, confirming quality inspections, and posting as required in the NAV system.
Backup the Assembly Supervisor when they are not available or need assistance for specific tasks, such as scheduling personnel to production orders, assisting Lead Assembly Mechanics with setup or computer issues, printing labels, and communicating with management on issues that need attention.
Assist in training of Assembly Mechanics on all aspects of production, including filling out training records, as directed by management.
Maintains a secure, safe, clean and healthy work environment. Attends required health and safety training, and follows safety and security policies, procedures and practices. Promptly reports accidents, injuries, safety hazards, or emergencies to supervisor. Follows operating instructions, uses protective equipment when required, and uses equipment and materials properly. Actively strives to prevent accidents and injuries.
Perform other related responsibilities as required or assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Basic computer skills.
Organizational Skills. Must be organized and detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills. Must be motivated to continually perform a routine task.
Tools and Equipment. Must be able to operate specialized equipment, including pneumatic crimper, automated bagging machine, forklift and man lift, other pneumatic tools and various hand tools.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent
2 – 5 years applicable experience preferred

SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS:

This position is occasionally exposed to the following environmental conditions: protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes, no effective protection from weather, sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level and one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

This position is frequently is subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and/or other hazardous materials.

Climbing: Body agility is emphasized for ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like by using feet, legs, hands or arms.
Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Kneeling: Bending legs to come to a rest on the knee(s).
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms or on the shoulder. (Maximum weight of the object(s) 75 pounds)
Pushing: Using the upper extremities to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. (Maximum weight of the object(s) 100 pounds)
Pulling: Using the upper extremities to exert force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force. (Maximum weight of the object(s) 100 pounds)
Sitting: Remaining in the normal seated position.
Standing: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position without moving about, particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally. (Maximum weight of the object(s) 35 pounds)
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and/or palm.
Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for the purpose of picking up items, typing, operating ten-key or performing data entry.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging instructions and ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing: Ability to receive oral information and/or sounds through the ear.
Seeing: Obtaining impressions through the eyes of the distance, size, shape, motion, color, or other characteristics of objects. The major visual functions are: 1. Acuity (far and near) 2. Depth perception (perceiving distances) 3. Color vision (distinguishing between different colors) 4. Field of vision (seeing a wide range of objects at the same time).