Lead Assembler

The Lead Assembler is responsible for leading daily assembly operations, coordinating team activities, and ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments are met. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong assembly experience, team oversight, and accountability for performance, attendance, and workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily assembly operations to meet production priorities and deadlines.
• Assign tasks, balance workloads, and ensure fair rotation across assembly processes.
• Set and track production goals; monitor performance and quality output.
• Provide coaching, address performance issues, and resolve team conflicts.
• Conduct performance reviews and support corrective actions as needed.
• Review and approve employee timecards using ADP (training available).
• Support final assembly of cables, battery packs, or electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Use lead-free solder on PCBs and ensure workmanship standards are met.
• Enforce safety policies and proper use of PPE.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience in an assembly or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail; able to read and follow written work instructions in English.
• Comfortable communicating clearly in English.
• Basic computer skills; ADP experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of hand tools and measuring devices (calipers/verniers).
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing production needs.

Physical & Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with prolonged standing or sitting.
• Repetitive hand motions and fine motor assembly work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• PPE required in designated areas.