Assembly Team Lead - 2Nd Shift

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We at Atlas Copco/Edwards Vacuum believe that there is always a better way. This spirit drives us to provide leading edge technology, innovative and sustainable products, as well as best in class service to our customers around the globe. That's where you come in - we believe our people make it happen. We provide a collaborative, inclusive and flexible work environment along with competitive compensation and comprehensive wellness & benefits programs.

Assembly Team Lead

• 2nd Shift (Saugerties, NY)

The Assembly Team Lead

• 2nd Shift is responsible for providing direction on the shop floor to the production assemblers to meet the daily output targets. This position is the key point of contact between the different functions with the focus of maintaining flow of product. The team leader is responsible for training the assembly processes, ensuring all assemblers can meet the quality standard.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Executes the production plan through directing a team of production assemblers. Accountable for meeting daily / weekly production output.

• Drives a safety-first culture within the team and lead by example.

• Facilitates training for the production assembly team, provides supervision and guidance to production assemblers as required.

• Communicates progress updates and manages troubleshooting across teams and functional areas.

• Maintains an organized work area (5S) to include workstations, equipment & walkways.

• Participates and contributes in continuous improvement projects to drive efficiency.

• Maintains a positive team moral with an open atmosphere of team work and cooperation.

• Acts as the subject expert for assembly processes.

• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance; works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.

• Responsible for Labor Transaction Maintenance funcitons for team and Encompix on routing operations.

• Responsible for Perfomance Managment Cycle for all direct staff.

• Respectfully takes direction from the Production Manager and other duties as assigned.

Education Level:

• High School diploma minimum, Associate degree is a benefit.

Relevant Previous Experience:

• 3-5 years assembly experience required.
• 1-3 years of lead or supervisory experience

Knowledge Areas/Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and diagrams.

• Experience with hand tools and small power tools.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lead and supervise a small group.

• Good communication skills, ability to motivate and build team moral.

• Knowledge of Encompix and ERP systems beneficial.

Salary Range: $32 - $36 per hour

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

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What you can expect from us:

• Excellent working conditions and benefits

• Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market

• Work in a global diverse and dynamic environment

• You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs

• We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere - and that is not just a claim on the wall, it's a true fact

• You can be creative and promote your own ideas

• Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems.  We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards.  With over 100 years of rich heritage, Edwards is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world.  Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way.  Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go.  At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline.  We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about Edwards visit our website: www.edwardsvacuum.com

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