Lead Equipment Assembly Technician
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Intralox L.L.C., the world leader in conveyor equipment solutions utilizing modular plastic conveyor belts, has two positions available for an Lead Equipment Assembly Technician at our Sparrows Point, MD facility.
Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative products and services that improve lives and optimize business worldwide each day. Intralox’s conveyance solutions enhance food safety, power e-commerce, and solve challenges for industries from automotive to industrial manufacturing to consumer goods.
Together, our 3,000+ global employees are reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 45 years. We consistently and sustainably work together to create long-term value by continuously improving products, services, and processes for our customers. Our award-winning customer service team provides comprehensive support and access to technical experts to deliver fast, reliable solutions.
Intralox was founded upon the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We aim as a company to practice these principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence.
We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.
Responsibilities:
- The Assembly Lead will be involved in setting up and managing a continuous flow line or assembly work cell.
- Help develop assembly instructions, ensure assembly quality, monitor assembly line schedules, monitor assembly capacity, and teach the Intralox LCI philosophy.
- Coordinate activities of Assembly personnel in support of completing day to day operational objectives with employee safety as top priority.
- Utilize problem solving skills and knowledge of Assembly operations to troubleshoot when necessary and identify process improvements to ensure stable operation of the work cell.
- Promote and participate with continuous improvement efforts.
- Participate in the hiring of new employees and the training of existing employees.
- Participate in employee performance feedback and planning.
- Support supervisors by providing input about individual and team performance.
- Works to identify resources and action required for employees to achieve their individual goals and monitor progress.
- Identifies process improvements and works with others to implement with the right sense of urgency.
- Safely operate various lift equipment.
- Perform housekeeping duties in warehouse.
- Exhibit teamwork and self-management practices.
- Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety procedures and policies.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least two (2) years of experience working on/with conveyor line applications/conveyance systems, or related manufacturing experience.
- At least one (1) year of previous, formal supervisory experience.
- Previous experience with identifying and implementing meaningful process improvements.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Previous experience working with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Strong problem solver, team player and ability to build relationships with all types of people.
- Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and under the pressure of deadlines.
- Must be able to perform the essential job requirements as identified in the Functional Job Description for this position, including the ability to lift 40 lbs.
- Willing and able to work overtime, flexible schedules, and weekends as needed.
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience using Lean/5S Concepts
- Intralox product knowledge.