Located in Chester, CT, Chapco, Inc has been a valuable and reliable partner in providing Sheet Metal Manufacturing Services, Assembly, as well as Product Development and Engineering Services since 1964. Now led by a fun-loving serial entrepreneur, Chapco continues to strengthen our core business by adding various product lines; Denlar Hoods and Fastcorp Vending.

Skilled position reporting to Production Manager (or other Manager), an Assembler Lead performs a series of operations to correctly assemble and test various Chapco related products while assuring department is producing quality and on-time products.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative/Supervisory: 

• Understand inventory system; pick parts and discard unacceptable parts following correct policy and procedure.
• Stage materials required for assembly work, using appropriate templates when applicable.
• Main contact between multiple roles to continuously keep department organized, optimized and producing quality product.  Identify potential issues and make fix recommendations.
• Assist in the develop of assembly instructions and/or processes.
• Report department statistics.
• Schedule staffing of cells or assembly area on a daily basis, prior to following day.
• Hold meetings with staff, keeping them informed of pertinent information, changes, news. Etc.
• Participate with employee morale building initiatives.
• Understand time build information; report changes to management and participate in staff planning.
• Identify potential assembly or production issues and communicate to Manager to continuously produce quality product.

Assembly:

• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.
• Follow detailed parts lists, assembly instructions and templates to assemble Chapco product from start to finish.
• Perform pre-assembly tasks such as soldering, wiring, folding etc, when applicable.
• Use test equipment, as provided, to assure quality output.  Follow department policy when unacceptable part is found.
• Comply with policies and guidelines.
• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Operations Manager
• Record time/ production quantities using applicable procedure.
• Communicate kanban/potential parts shortages to Operations Manager when necessary.

Quality & Training

• Understand requirements of job to assure quality, accurate quantity and on-time production.
• Test products utilizing company tools and protocol.  This may include Hi-Pot testing.
• Participate in quality initiatives when applicable.
• Train new department members in areas of the department where appropriate.
• Other administrative duties as needed

Maintenance and Safety

• Follow company policy pertaining to maintenance and safety requirements. 
• Maintain a clean and organized environment and at all times to facility assembly functions.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

• Prior assembly experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred. 
• Ability to use manual and power hand tools.
• Able to accomplish fork lift training, if applicable.
• Stooping, Bending, lifting (10-25 lbs), sitting, walking.
• Specific vision requirement include close vision and color vision.
• Available to work over-time if needed
• Strong team player and reliable.
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.