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