Assembly Specialist

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Assembly Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out routine product in-house electromechanical assembly and testing, as well as undertaking electromechanical product assembly, limited test and packing to achieve the agreed quantity and quality of work.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills and ability to read manufacturing assembly drawings and data, convert to finished product. You will also need good time management and scheduling skills, including multi-tasking, and above average communication skills - verbal and written.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in Mechanical and/or electrical assembly, with the ability to manage personnel performance and development plans. You will also have experience operating in an environment of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine product in-house electromechanical assembly and testing.
• Undertake electromechanical product assembly, limited test and packing to achieve the agreed quantity and quality of work to meet planned and project scheduled time-lines.
• Implement product assembly from the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and project production schedules, ensuring specified time-lines (delivery dates) are achieved.
• Build to project/job ISO (Internal Sub-Assembly Order) of all products within the value stream range.

Management Responsibility

The role will be accountable for managing product assembly floor space to optimize productivity and efficiencies. This includes arranging assembly area in line with lean cell layouts, including easily accessible machinery / tools maintenance and calibration equipment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage product assembly floor space to optimize productivity and efficiencies.
• Create Manufacturing Orders in line with timely release to MRP recommendations.
• Confer regularly with Projects and Logistics staff to ensure accurate data and information is provided and expected project timelines can be met.
• Plan and order packaging materials, including just-in-time (JIT) cases and crates, to ensure goods are packed in time to meet project despatch requirements.
• Maintain clean, tidy and safe working area and use 5S "visual workplace" processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records (a production file) for each job and include photographs where deemed necessary, for proof of quality, quantity and packing crate materials and contents and jobbing function (recording commencement and completion times of a job).
• Maintain the highest standard of quality for all products by reporting product or assembly non-conformances immediately to the Quality Control Technicians and Materials Planner.
• Conduct off-site product quality control inspections as needed in order to meet delivery schedules.
• Visit customer sites to carry out remedial work as and when required.

Information & Advice

Provide guidance and mentorship to the Contingent worker regarding assembly techniques/skills, quality control requirements and the implementation and use of lean manufacturing concepts/tools.

Continuous Improvement - PPI Lean

Work closely with and support the management and the PPI Lean Manager to maintain and grow the lean culture of the business. Embrace the SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (inventory and productivity)) culture and reinforce this in the work cell through daily management (stand-up meetings, Gemba's). Optimise workflow and productivity of the team through the use of PPI-Lean and 5S "visual workplace" processes, and ensure Daily Accountability through the use of metric boards, stand-up meetings and Gemba walks.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read manufacturing assembly drawings and data, and convert to finished product.
• Computer literate, including the use of an ERP.
• Good time management and scheduling skills (multi-tasking).
• Good problem solving skills.
• Above average communication skills - verbal and written.

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