Lead Gearbox Assembler
Lead Gearbox Assembler
SM Cyclo of Canada, Ltd. is also known globally as Sumitomo Drive Technologies. We offer superior products, and it is our team members that cement our customer relationships by delivering superior service and performance to meet or exceed customers' expectations. We expect our team members to give their best every day, and in return we strive to deliver the same superior service, performance, and rewards to our employees. To find out more please see our corporate video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DSrqy4-2aI or to see our products visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPth5WITjRo.
Job Description
Performs various assembly and sub-assembly operations in a production area requiring general physical dexterity. Responsible for ensuring timely and quality production of products in GM assembly.
Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):
- Be fluent in and stay current with all cyclo product assembly practices.
- Ability to inspect/analyze all failed Sumitomo products and determine cause of failure.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings.
- Ability to competently use a variety of measuring tools (micrometers, bore gauges, height gauge, etc)
- Competent in the use and instruction of a variety of shop tools/equipment (drill press, bench grinder, pullers, torches, etc).
- Distribute work orders to appropriate assembly lines.
- Assign, monitor and balance individual employee workloads.
- Promptly report any order in danger of missing its due date.
- Enter DR’s in a prompt efficient manner.
- Monitor safe work practices, pre-shift inspections and use of equipment within the GM assembly area.
- Monitor jigs and tooling and report deficiencies to supervisor
- Ensure time is allocated for housekeeping and 6S initiatives. Monitor for productivity and participation. (6S must make sense, bring value, be low maintenance, all must be engaged)
- Participate in, provide input into and encourage your team to embrace the continuous improvement program.
- Actively pursue a team culture.
- Actively look for ways to improve productivity/quality and moral.
- Assist supervisor in developing a plan to cross train staff.
- Assist GM assembly staff with minor issues (find missing parts, special/unusual units, obtain layout drawings, monitor accuracy/quality).
- Report/discuss with supervisor training requirements, tool and equipment issues.
- Report/discuss with supervisor individual GM staff performance /Timekeeping/skills/attitude/aptitude. (in regards to annual reviews and ongoing throughout the year.)
- Assist supervisor in any new initiatives (set up of work stations, relocation of stock / shelving and fixture’s)
- Attend supervisory and health and safety training.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 10 Years of assembly experience with all Sumitomo products.
Benefits:
We offer a very generous benefit package consisting of:
- 100% company paid comprehensive benefits including extended health care & dental, vision care, life insurance, disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.
- Company pension
- RRSP match
- Complimentary access to a licensed financial planner
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Get your birthday off with pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company events
- Top wages based on experience
- Annual performance bonus
- Casual dressing
PLUS: A spacious working environment with great Company culture, summer BBQs and other exciting employee events during the year. Warehouse employees are provided with uniforms, safety shoe allowance and all equipment required for this role.
Work Conditions & Physical Environment:
Duties are performed in an industrial environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; twist; bend; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is frequently required to lift, carry, move, push, and/or pull items up to 50 pounds. The employees must have the ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; electrical hazards; vibrations; loud noise and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Other Accommodations:
Upon request, Sumitomo Drive Technologies will provide reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities throughout the hiring and employment process. It is the policy of Sumitomo Drive Technologies to recruit the most qualified individual for every opportunity in an efficient, professional and nondiscriminatory manner. Sumitomo focuses on recruiting, employing, and advancing members in diverse groups in an ever-changing market.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
