Our Opening and Your ResponsibilitiesRole/Purpose:Under the general direction of an Assembly Manager, the Assembly Lead provides direction and instructions to Assemblers in either mechanical and/or electrical groups to enable them to complete tasks quickly, effectively, safely and of excellent quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Act as first responder or SME to resolve for tier 1 escalations to assembly cells when issues ariseTroubleshoot any unit in their Value Stream (VS) Provide knowledge, experience, motivation, support and advice on cell issues Assemble systems as designed Update resource planner and crating report Enter QN tags Monitor Return to Stock (RTS) process Understand SAP, COOIS/DCP systems Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and managementDrive production and keep assemblers focused Be a steward for excellent quality Monitor missing parts on newspaper Conduct daily floor walk to determine cell status and recommend solutions on how to improve cell outputSupport and at times run daily startup meeting, production floor walk, and Gemba walk when Assembly Manager is unavailableEscalate tier 2 cell issues to Assembly Manager promptly and in a concise manner Conduct hands on training to Assemblers on basic and advanced machine building processes; Train new and existing assemblers in their VS Document and record assembly hours and cell floor disturbances using provided tools and softwareSupport 5S program and perform audits as needed throughout Assembly areaMaintain a safe work environment by adhering to all MT safety policiesFrequent bending, reaching, kneeling and occasional lying on the ground to complete required workStanding for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10lbsOccasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50lbsOther duties as assigned
What You Need to SucceedKnowledge, Skills, Attitude:Electrical and/or mechanical aptitudeAbility to use basic hand tools, drills, pneumatic hand tools, and other industry shop tools and equipmentAbility to interpret engineering assembly drawings, schematic and BOM Excellent problem solver/troubleshooting skillsQuality focusedAttention to detailsGood time managementAbility to work with limited supervisionMentoring skills; ability to train othersAbility to handle multiple prioritiesExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenSelf starterAbility to consistently meet deadlinesComputer literate (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. and work in multiple positions (ie Stand, sit, lay, squat, bend, kneel) for prolonged periods of timeKnowledge and understanding of 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles
Safety Conscious

This position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing as permitted by law.

**OVERTIME MAY BE REQUIRED BASED ON BUSINESS NEEDS.**

Minimum Education / Experience Required:High school diploma or equivalentLevel III Assembler in a respective discipline at MTand/or3-5 years minimum experience in electrical and/or mechanical assembly of industrial machinesOur Offer to YouMedical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire Tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, plus other perks and discounts Parental and caregiver leave policiesAll the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits Global market strength and worldwide leadership in weighingA brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards A commitment to extraordinary service on our state-of-the-art equipmentAbout Mettler ToledoWorking at Mettler Toledo means you are impacting the world in important ways. Our precision measuring devices span the world's laboratories, production facilities, and retail stores. We manufacture, sell, and service instruments that detect, measure, and weigh - from the infinitely small to the largest of vehicles or airplanes. We help feed the world. We impact how food is produced, packaged and made safe.We help keep you healthy. Our instruments make it possible for scientists to develop new drugs and bring life-saving medicines to the world.Mettler Toledo products are important to the production and consistent quality of every kind of consumer product.No matter how far human kind goes to explore new frontiers, Mettler Toledo is there to help make it happen.Equal Opportunity EmploymentWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.