About this role
ASSEMBLER III (Senior) Department: Assembly Reports To: Assembly Supervisor
Job Summary
The Assembler III is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for complex and advanced assembly work, process improvement, and technical mentorship. This role helps balance line stations to maintain consistent takt time and serves as a subject-matter expert supporting quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Accountable For
- Successful build outcomes on complex builds and product variants run through the standard line
- Mentorship and skill progression of Assembler I and II staff
- Contribution to process improvement and build documentation quality
Key Responsibilities
- Perform complex mechanical assembly across multiple product lines
- Lead new product introduction and prototype builds, translating them into standard work once proven
- Identify and resolve non-routine assembly and fitment issues
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on build improvements
- Review work for accuracy and adherence to standards
- Mentor and support Assembler I and II employees
- Contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement efforts Level Criteria: [DRAFT — pending review with Alex.]
- Can lead a new product or prototype build and translate it into standard work for the line, with minimal engineering support
- Is sought out by peers and supervisors as the go-to resource for non-routine issues
- Can identify a line bottleneck and propose a station rebalance to restore takt time
- Has actively mentored at least one Assembler I or II toward promotion Core Competencies:
- Advanced Mechanical Assembly
- Technical Problem Solving
- Process Improvement
- Quality Leadership
- Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Standards of Behavior:
- Models safe behavior and reinforces it for others, not just self
- Takes ownership of quality across the build, not just assigned tasks, and coaches others to do the same
- Adapts quickly to new products, tools, or process changes and helps others adjust
- Escalates issues promptly through the established process
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 4–7+ years of progressive assembly experience
- Advanced ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex build issues Desired
Qualifications
- Prototype or new product introduction (NPI) experience
- Experience contributing to manufacturing process improvements
- Prior informal leadership or mentoring experience Physical
Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment while using required PPE.