J.R. Merritt Controls, Inc. provides innovative custom human interface solutions, including precision engineered joystick controllers and operator armchair systems, for a wide variety of applications.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Assist Production Supervisor to lead a team in the efficient assembly of joystick assemblies. Execute equipment setups, line startups, and rapid changeovers to meet daily production quotas by applying Lean manufacturing and 5S methodologies.
Team Leadership & Production Scheduling
- Optimize Line Efficiency: Manage daily resource scheduling and tactical work assignments to balance production lines, monitor productivity pace, and maximize throughput.
- Daily Management: Independently maintain, update, and present the Daily Management Board to track target metrics, line velocity, and safety goals.
- Cross-Station Support: Act as a hands-on coach and backup/relief operator by maintaining cross-training across all line workstations to eliminate sudden workflow bottlenecks.
- Management Reporting: Review daily schedules, identify potential material shortages or kit requirements, and provide direct status reports to the Production Manager.
Technical Setups, Tooling & Quality Control
- Equipment Verification: Calibrate and verify line equipment prior to shift startups, including checking fixtures, soldering irons, reamers, and power screwdrivers to exact torque specifications.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Resolve immediate tooling and Line QC computer software issues to facilitate rapid shift handovers and minimize operational downtime.
- First Piece Acceptance: Execute critical First Piece Acceptance protocols at the startup of each job to validate assembly processes before full production runs as well as any issue with tooling or software.
- Product Inspection: Inspect finished goods and individual components for absolute uniformity and verify strict adherence to final quality control standards.
- Technical Literacy: Interpret blueprints, complex assembly drawings, and electrical wiring diagrams to diagnose and resolve complex assembly issues.
Material Logistics
- Material Auditing: Audit shop floor pick lists against official production and packaging paperwork to guarantee 100% component and part count accuracy.
- Seamless Changeovers: Coordinate precision material staging, job reconciliation, and complete line clearance by removing materials from previous jobs.
- Workflow Deployment: Prepare production materials and position current assembly Work Instructions (WI) clearly at the point of work.
Compliance, Lean & Workplace Safety
- ISO Quality Standards: Oversee comprehensive record-keeping, ensuring all mandatory production forms are accurately completed, signed, and systematically archived to ISO standards.
- 5S Workplace Optimization: Maintain a safe, clean, and optimized Lean environment by strictly applying 5S pillars (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
- Document Control: Ensure assembly Work Instruction books remain legible and protected from the environment, and proactively notify the Document Manager of needed updates.
- Safety & Escalation: Enforce standard operating policies among team members, notify management of engineering discrepancies, and promptly report any safety accidents or hazards.
Skills & Qualifications
- Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to communicate effectively, cross-collaboratively align with other departments, and lead assembly teams toward daily production goals.
- Problem Solving Skills: Strong root-cause analysis skills to resolve unexpected line issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Language & Computers: Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking) with strong basic computer literacy.
Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent;
- Technical School or 5+ years of electro/mechanical experience with Soldering experience
- Experience with using basic mechanical electrical tooling and measuring devices.
Reports to:
- Production Supervisor / Quality Engineer
The benefits offered by the company include:
- Clean and Friendly Work Environment
- 401K Savings Plan with Company Matching
- Profit sharing
- Competitive Health & Benefits Package
- Annual Performance & Bonus Incentives
You will Gain Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of J.R. Merritt production processes, technical joystick testing, and mechanical assembly.
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
