Turck USA · 2 months ago
Lead Assembler
Tech Park 1, Plymouth, MN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$21.94/hr - $24.52/hrTurck USA is a global leader in high-quality sensors and connectivity solutions. As a Lead Assembler, you will support the Supervisor in daily operations, monitor production plans, and ensure quality checks on assemblies while facilitating training for production operators.
Responsibilities
Monitor the production plan during the day and move employees as needed to accomplish target production
Develop and maintain rapport with others, but especially within the team, which allows for open communication and constructive feedback for day-to-day operations
Serves as a liaison between, development, manufacturing, quality engineers and the production team
Facilitate problem-solving discussions with key players to collect different viewpoints to reach the best solutions. Report line down time and non-conforming materials to management
Collaborate with Supervisor to coordinate and deliver employee training to production operators ensuring that procedures are followed and meet all quality requirements. Scope includes new-hire training, temporary employee training and on-going employee cross-training. Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to employees during training to maximize their learning
Ensure team members are following the written instructions, visual aids, or travelers when working on product
Perform quality checks on assemblies, finish goods and components
Ensure proper procedures are used within the AMT area for Turck Connect, job confirmation, scrap, and rework process, Turck Tools completion, and the Work Request Sheet
Demonstrate strong communication skills and be able to share experience and techniques with other team members. Show personal initiative and drive to learn new things and back up the Production Supervisor where needed
Coordinate with and assist/backup other Lead Assemblers
Assist in the collection and provide training key performance indicators (KPI’s). Update production metrics, Turck Connect timecards, and facilitate regular team communications. Provide updates on work request, help determine priorities and communicate
Actively seek to improve documented procedures including but not limited to standard operation procedures and work instructions and provide suggestions for improvement and/or corrections to Manufacturing Engineer and Management
Work with other departments (Planning, Stockroom, Manufacturing Technicians and Engineers, etc.) as needed, so that all required materials are available to team members to assemble
Correct anyone who is not following preferred work methods and/or is working in an unsafe manner. Teach and uphold principles of 5S and waste elimination
Assist in deploying Lean and Quality initiatives and actively support Kaizen and/or Continuous Improvement activities
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Basic reading and math skills
Manufacturing/Production experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Knowledge of soldering is a plus
Advanced Manufacturing experience is preferred
Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Other well-being offerings
401(k)-retirement savings plan
Company
Turck USA
At Turck, we know you need more than just a product.
Founded in 1975
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2024 (1)
2022 (4)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Groebner
COO | CTO | CAO | Chief Innovation and Process Officer
Bob Diem
CFO
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