Full job description Fabrication Team Leader The Fabrication Team Leader performs a variety of assembly operations to produce and assemble seating and positioning equipment according to specifications and quality standards using powered equipment and adhesives. Would you like to work in an international environment where you'll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we're looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world's most advanced assistive solutions. At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.
Our Fabrication department in New Berlin, WI is now looking for a Fabrication Team Leader.
Key Tasks Read and follow work order specifications via Electronic Distribution of Orders (EDO) & order hard copies to build and assemble quality parts in an accurate and timely fashion.
Work from bill of materials, drawings and specifications.
Use a variety of measuring instruments.
Operate band saw, grinder, t-nut machine, drill press, portable power tools and glue gun.
Locate materials required to assemble products.
Enter completed product into production entry.
Monitor stock quantities, scrap, report stock outs via EDO and turn in Kanban cards to purchasing group.
Confer and correspond with purchasing group to rectify problems, such as damages, and shortages.
Assist other areas of Fabrication to ensure products are completed on time, such as cutting down foams, adding gel packs, etc.
Process material substitution or inventory adjustments with purchasing group.
Follow and comply with all safety, work rules, regulations, ISO procedures, lean initiatives and lean events.
Maintain departmental housekeeping standards. Maintain 5'S Program.
Assist and Cross train in other departments, as needed, to ensure products are completed on time.
Maintain Kanban System and participate in cycle counts
Recognize and communicate defective parts.
Why Permobil is a great next step for you! 1. You'll make a difference. Every day
2. You'll make your mark as part of our future
3. You'll feel welcome from day one
4. You can have a lifestyle you love
Who you are
You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don't follow the herd – you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we're looking for.
Your Background High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior manufacturing experience.
Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide and metric conversions).
Ability to read a tape measure.
Ability to read, write, and understand instruction detail written and communicated in English.
Familiar with portable power tools such as a drill, band saw, and grinder.
Good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees and supervisor. Basic computer knowledge and ability to navigate the internet to access company portals preferred. Information For information about the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter,
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More about Permobil Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users' needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.
Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1600 team members in more than 15 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company's storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.
