Assembly Lead

The Timken Company•Norton Shores, MI

About The Position

The Assembly Lead provides hands-on leadership and coordinates daily assembly activities to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are met. The role supports employee training, troubleshoots assembly issues, and identifies opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency. The Assembly Lead works under the direction of the Production Manager and communicates operational concerns and improvement opportunities promptly. The position includes assembling and verifying products against engineering drawings, bills of material, work instructions, and quality specifications; conducting or supporting in-process and final inspections; and assisting with material handling, inventory, packing, and other production activities. It also includes minor equipment maintenance, such as changing blades, grinding wheels, and tools, adding or changing coolant and lubricating oil, and performing TPM duties. Forklift operation may be performed when appropriately trained, certified, and authorized. The role calls for leading by example, promoting teamwork and accountability, supporting employee development, and helping the department meet production, quality, safety, and delivery goals. Employment offers are contingent on a background check that includes diploma/GED verification, criminal records check, medical and drug screening, and prior employment verification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of manufacturing experience; assembly experience is preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, and work instructions.
Experience using hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and manufacturing equipment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Ability to troubleshoot assembly issues and coordinate daily production activities.
Effective communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to train, coach, and support employees in a manufacturing environment.
Basic computer skills and ability to adapt to changing production priorities.
Knowledge of safety practices, 5S, and continuous improvement principles.
Ability to safely perform required physical tasks, including standing for extended periods and lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to follow safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment.
Valid driver's license.
Strong attendance, reliability, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Assembly experience.
Previous leadership, training, or mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily work assignments and monitor production progress to meet schedules and customer delivery requirements.
Provide hands-on leadership, training, and guidance to assembly team members.
Assemble and verify products according to engineering drawings, bills of material, work instructions, and quality specifications.
Perform and support in-process and final inspections, including required product identification and serialization.
Troubleshoot assembly issues and collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Assurance to resolve problems.
Ensure employees follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and proper equipment operating practices.
Maintain an organized work area and promote 5S, continuous improvement, and efficient workflow.
Identify opportunities to reduce waste, rework, and downtime while improving productivity and product quality.
Communicate production priorities, material shortages, quality concerns, and employee training needs to the Production Manager.
Assist with material handling, inventory, packing, and other production activities as needed.
Monitor product quality and address assembly issues, defects, and discrepancies.
Perform hands-on assembly and other duties as needed to support departmental goals.
Assist with forklift operation when appropriately trained and certified and when authorized by the company.
Use methodological problem solving to address production throughput and quality issues.
Perform minor equipment maintenance, including blade, grinding wheel, and tool changes; coolant and lubricating oil additions and changes; and TPM duties.
Lead by example, promote teamwork and accountability, support employee development, and help the department achieve its production, quality, safety, and delivery goals.
Work under the direction of the Production Manager and promptly communicate operational concerns and improvement opportunities.