Product Assembly Lead-1St Shift

Product Assembly Lead 1st Shift

Location: Export PA

Schedule: Full-Time Exempt

Shift: 1st shift 6:00am – 4:00pm, (4 10 hour shifts Monday - Friday, with occasional mandatory OT on day 5 Friday)

Salary: $19.00-$21.00 DOE

The Product Assembly Lead is responsible for supporting the Assembly Supervisor with the production of goods and parts, overseeing and motivating team members on a daily basis.

As a Team Leader, you will be the contact point for all Team members on your shift, so your communication skills should be excellent. You should also be able to act proactively to ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration.

Ensure all staff are assembling product according to designated procedures while executing assembly in an accurate and efficient manner. This position also assists in quality control efforts via maintaining raw material supplies in assembly stations, as well as placing finished product in the appropriate storage area.

Product Assembly Lead 1st Shift reports to the Assembly Supervisor

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture
• Set clear team goals
• Assisting with product packaging, quality control, shop organization, and Product Assembly
• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials
• Records time on build sheets for each process of assembly
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies
• Uses proper tools, chemicals, adhesives, equipment to complete projects
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed component
• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; and reporting problems or concerns to supervisor
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations and using required safety equipment and/or protection
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

· High school diploma or equivalent required

Stable work experience (preferably in the warehouse/distribution arena); but willing to train the "right' candidate for the job

· 3+ years of assembly experience or stable work-related experience in a warehouse setting (preferred).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proven work experience as a team leader or supervisor
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs on a regular basis.
• Team-oriented mindset.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail with focus on accuracy

Team-oriented with responsibility for work outcomes and results.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Requires ability to use handheld tools and equipment including but not limited to: wrenches, sockets, allen keys, screwdrivers, razor blades, picks, stapler, hammer, mallet, hand crimper, measuring tools

Requires ability to use powered tools including but not limited to: Drill, air compressor, pneumatic stapler, sealed air foam machine, sealed air foam mold wheel, Schlueniger electric wire stripper, pneumatic terminal crimper, shop vac, belt sander, palm sander, forklift.

We offer a full benefits package for eligible employees including:

• Medical, dental, and health insurance
• 401k with company match & immediate vesting
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Short term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance and more!

Aftermarket Performance Group(APG) is a fast-growing leader in the automotive enthusiast industry. The company is divided into two divisions – Truck and Off-road and Automotive. The Truck and Off-road division focus on the wholesale distribution and direct-to-consumer segments within diesel performance (Premier Performance Products, Truck Tech), Jeep and Off-road (Northridge4x4), Off-road Truck (Stage 3 Motorsports, TrailRecon, PRL Motorsports, Adams Driveshaft), and Manufacturing/Proprietary Brands (Grimm Off-road). The Automotive division includes Wholesale (Launch Distribution), compact performance (RallySport Direct, SubiSpeed, FTSpeed) and Manufacturing/Proprietary Brands.

Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, and a drug test where applicable, for safety related positions upon hire (please note, not all charges disqualify you from employment).

APG is an equal opportunity employer. This job description is subject to change without notice. This description is intended to explain the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an entire list of all activities, tasks and skills required of people in this position.