{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2cef67150322970e164b4a4e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2cef67150322970e164b4a4e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2cef67150322970e164b4a4e","title":"Lead Assembler - 3rd Shift","description":"Summary:\n\nThe Lead Assembler will play a key role to within the production assembly team. This role will be assembling parts and sub-assemblies, and operating our production equipment, as well as assisting leadership to ensure production is running smoothly and efficiently. The lead assembler will be the point person to lead a shift in its duties and be responsible for the overall production and quality of the shift.\n\nPrincipal Accountabilities:\n\nThis role will operate production equipment and monitor the quality of products produced.\n\nMay lead and organize production daily work requirements.\n\nAssembling parts according to assembly procedures, process sheets, and/or other relevant documentation.\n\nUtilize hand tools including screwdrivers, torque drivers and assembly aids.\n\nMay perform intermediate to complex level testing of sub-assemblies prior to final assembly.\n\nServe as the go-to team member for shadowing, insights and problem solving.\n\nPerforms other duties as required.\n\nMinimum Requirements:\n\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of relative experience.\n\nTeam lead experience is highly preferred.\n\nExperience and aptitude with tools such as allen wrenches, ratchet wrenches, measuring tools, torque wrenches, scales, meters, and gauges.\n\nNotable experience working with technical drawings, blueprints and/or schematics.\n\nTechnical aptitude for database navigation, information management and record keeping.\n\nReads, writes and communicates effectively via email, documentation and with colleagues.\n\nDependable and possesses an excellent work ethic.\n\nResponsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:\n\nAdheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nFrequently required to access and manipulate various objects and tools.\n\nThe employee may occasionally move heavy objects.\n\nThe majority of the time the employee will be seated at a workstation but may need to perform their task standing at a workstation. Reasonable accommodations to be made if necessary.\n\nUniversal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.\n\nTarget Hourly Pay Rate: $19.00/hr - $21.00/hr + Shift Premium + Robust Benefits\n\n~ What “U” Can Do For You ~\n\nRewards Package:\n\nCompetitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.\n\nCareer Development:\n\nRelevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Educational Institution Relations, Career Pathing.\n\nWork/Life Balance:\n\nCompetitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.\n\nHealth & Wellbeing:\n\nComprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.\n\nCompany Culture:\n\nProfessional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our “6-C’s” Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.\n\nREQUIREMENTS\n\nUniversal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation assembly equipment. Our solutions are used to build some of today's most advanced electronic products. Universal Instruments is a cost effective enabler of the fast-moving electronics industry road map. 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This role will be assembling parts and sub-assemblies, and operating our production equipment, as well as assisting leadership to ensure production is running smoothly and efficiently. The lead assembler will be the point person to lead a shift in its duties and be responsible for the overall production and quality of the shift.\n\nPrincipal Accountabilities:\n\nThis role will operate production equipment and monitor the quality of products produced.\n\nMay lead and organize production daily work requirements.\n\nAssembling parts according to assembly procedures, process sheets, and/or other relevant documentation.\n\nUtilize hand tools including screwdrivers, torque drivers and assembly aids.\n\nMay perform intermediate to complex level testing of sub-assemblies prior to final assembly.\n\nServe as the go-to team member for shadowing, insights and problem solving.\n\nPerforms other duties as required.\n\nMinimum Requirements:\n\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of relative experience.\n\nTeam lead experience is highly preferred.\n\nExperience and aptitude with tools such as allen wrenches, ratchet wrenches, measuring tools, torque wrenches, scales, meters, and gauges.\n\nNotable experience working with technical drawings, blueprints and/or schematics.\n\nTechnical aptitude for database navigation, information management and record keeping.\n\nReads, writes and communicates effectively via email, documentation and with colleagues.\n\nDependable and possesses an excellent work ethic.\n\nResponsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:\n\nAdheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nFrequently required to access and manipulate various objects and tools.\n\nThe employee may occasionally move heavy objects.\n\nThe majority of the time the employee will be seated at a workstation but may need to perform their task standing at a workstation. Reasonable accommodations to be made if necessary.\n\nUniversal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.\n\nTarget Hourly Pay Rate: $19.00/hr - $21.00/hr + Shift Premium + Robust Benefits\n\n~ What “U” Can Do For You ~\n\nRewards Package:\n\nCompetitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.\n\nCareer Development:\n\nRelevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Educational Institution Relations, Career Pathing.\n\nWork/Life Balance:\n\nCompetitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.\n\nHealth & Wellbeing:\n\nComprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.\n\nCompany Culture:\n\nProfessional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our “6-C’s” Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.\n\nREQUIREMENTS\n\nUniversal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation assembly equipment. 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