Assembly Line Leader
About The Position
TeraHop is hiring an Assembly Line Leader for its North America manufacturing team in Richardson, Texas. The role runs the transceiver assembly line day to day, leads production operators, meets daily output and quality targets, and keeps the line safe, balanced, and operating efficiently. The position is onsite on a temperature-controlled production floor, with cleanroom entry required. New hires complete a fully paid 1–2 month training program at TeraHop’s manufacturing site in Asia before taking on their US responsibilities. The company covers training travel, lodging, meals, and transportation. The position is permanent and full-time. The current schedule is day shift; shifts will follow company scheduling once production lines launch, and night work carries a shift differential. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, though it is not regular during the current preparation phase. Pay is $28–$32 per hour, negotiable based on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2–4 years of experience in electronics or optical component manufacturing, or at least 1 year in an operations leadership or supervisory role.
- Experience leading a production team of 10–20 operators.
- Familiarity with transceiver assembly equipment, processes, and optical components.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to travel internationally for 1–2 months of training.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or Supply Chain Management.
Responsibilities
- Direct assembly operators in building transceivers according to standard operating procedures and daily quotas.
- Monitor defect rates, track work-in-progress, and work with the quality team to troubleshoot defects.
- Train staff on handling delicate components and equipment, ESD rules, cleanroom protocols, and general factory safety.
- Balance the production line, manage station rotations, and minimize downtime during high-volume runs.
- Maintain accurate attendance, output, and line-efficiency records for management review.
Benefits
- Fully paid training program.
- Company-covered travel, lodging, meals, and transportation for training.
- Medical insurance.
- 401(k) with 5% match.
- Paid time off.
- Sick leave.
- Public holidays.
- Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.
- Night shift differential for night work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
