Assembly Lead - Swing Shift
Caldwell, ID
Full Time
Mid Level
Job Title: Assembly Lead – Swing Shift
STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Caldwell, ID
Department: Assembly
Reports to: VP of Manufacturing
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Job Summary:
The Assembly Lead will oversee a team of approximately 15-25 individuals, responsible for training, coaching, and mentoring employees working in the fabrication department to ensure all assembly-related tasks are completed on time and within budget. This position will be responsible for correcting timesheets within our timekeeping system, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and delivery standards. This role will report to the Assembly Area Supervisor and will work hand in hand with other department leaders to meet project deadlines. Hours of production are Sunday – Thursday 4:30 pm to 2:30 am.
Who You Are:
Strong Leader & Mentor – You inspire and guide your team to meet production goals while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Detail-Oriented & Quality-Focused – You ensure that assembly processes follow quality standards and safety protocols, identifying and addressing issues promptly.
Process-Driven & Efficient – You excel at optimizing workflows, minimizing downtime, and ensuring that production schedules are met consistently.
Effective Communicator – You provide clear instructions, updates, and feedback to team members while collaborating with supervisors and other departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicate and collaborate with other leads and managers to achieve quality, safety, and delivery goals.
- Ensure all team members comply with all safety protocols.
- Review timesheets and team time management. Clocking into jobs and in and out of new jobs, assisting with providing direction on the app as needed
- Manage the workload of the team to align with the production deadlines.
- Act as first point of contact for employee questions regarding company policies and procedures, attendance expectations, and other general questions from crew.
- Ensure the following tasks are completed according to standards in a timely manner:
- Perform all operations required in enclosure department
- Train assemblers and delegate within the department
- Oversee that quality checklists are completed, and all steps are followed.
- Mentor, coach and train team members to work through tier levels within Assembly discipline.
- Recognize and reward team and individual successes.
- Elevate the need for conflict resolution and mitigation of grievances and complaints to supervisor.
- Provide team members with an initial 90-day overview of how they are preforming on assigned tasks, outlining needed improvements and recognizing mastery of tasks thus far. Provide input on annual reviews thereafter.
- Ongoing performance feedback coaching through meeting with employees 1x1
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and express any variances.
Qualifications & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is desired OR any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties (required)
- At least 3 years of experience related to Assembly, in one or more of the following, welding, overhead crane or fabrication.
- At least 1 year as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) of welding and fabrication.
- Lead teams with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving basic to complex issues.
- Collaborate with coworkers and peers to encourage teamwork and accountability.
- Exhibit consistent time management skills and adapt to quickly changing priorities.
- Experience accurately reading and interpreting blueprints and identifying irregularities.
- Strong attention to detail with an eye for quality and ability to identify imperfections.
- Demonstrate clear communication with other internal teams/supervisors/management.
- Knowledge of jobsite safety and ability to always ensure a safe workplace.
- Have reliable attendance, be respectful and responsible at work.
- Ability to demonstrate basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure.
- Experience and understanding of overhead cranes and forklifts and scissor lifts.
- Ability to model leadership traits and exude confidence, resilience, integrity and teamwork and openness.
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized environment, promoting a culture of safety and compliance.
- Adept at training others and delegating work within teams.
- Able to use JTS communication systems effectively.
- Skilled at quickly and accurately analyzing and solving technical problems.
- Ensure OHSA and HSE standards are maintained.
- Consistently wear and enforce donning of PPE such as protective eyewear, hearing protection, weld hoods, safety clothing etc.
- Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment requiring the employee to stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch throughout an 8-to-10-hour day.
- Strength to carry product, equipment, and tools up to 50 pounds and push or pull product up to 100 pounds.
- Able to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
At JTS, we take pride in producing high-quality, American-made products while providing a workplace where employees can thrive. With locations in Caldwell and Nampa, ID, and Abilene, TX, we offer a supportive, fast-paced environment with excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.
✨ What JTS Offers:
💰 Competitive Pay – Weekly pay
🏖️ Time Off – Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
🏥 Comprehensive Benefits – Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
💼 Retirement Savings – 401k with a 4% employer match
Proudly American-Made – Be part of a company committed to U.S. manufacturing💙 Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program
📈 Career Growth – Development opportunities to help you advance
👢 Perks & Discounts – Shoes for Crews and more
🎉 Engaging Culture – Company events and a team-driven environment’
🧤 Safety First – Work in a fast-paced, continuous-run manufacturing facility that prioritizes a “Safety First” culture.
Join a company that values quality, hard work, and the people who make it all happen. Apply today!
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