Assembly Supervisor

FUSION INC•Willoughby, OH

3d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fusion Incorporated, a family-owned leader in brazing and soldering automation since 1933, is seeking a talented Assembly Supervisor to keep our innovative Machine Division running smoothly in Willoughby, Ohio. With nearly a century of excellence, Fusion delivers cutting-edge automation solutions, custom brazing/soldering pastes, and precision equipment to manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, HVAC, and beyond—right here just outside Cleveland. We are looking for a hands-on Assembly Supervisor who can lead a shop-floor team, keep builds on schedule, and still pick up a wrench when the job calls for it. This is a working supervisor role. You will assign work, develop builders, order materials, coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Test, and Shipping, and stay close to the machine from first sub-assembly through crate and ship.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Hands-on background in machining, electrical wiring, pipe bending and fitting, pneumatics and hydraulics, and reading blueprints — usually developed through applied training and shop time
Experience supervising a shop-floor team (about 5 years is a solid benchmark; equivalent leadership on the floor also counts)
Experience building electrical panels (about 5 years is typical)
Deep time as a machine builder on automated equipment such as rotary or single-station machines (about 10 years is typical)
Ability to read and markup drawings, wiring diagrams, and written instructions
Comfort with hand tools and frequent lifting and moving of 20–30 lb. material
Clear, direct communication with builders, engineers, purchasers, and customers

Nice To Haves

Basic MIG or TIG welding is a plus.
Combinations of education, training, and experience that add up to the same capability are welcome.

Responsibilities

Lead the floor. Supervise Assembly and Applicator teams. Assign work by skill, cross-train builders, and raise the overall capability of the department.
Build with the team. Jump in on machine builds, sub-assemblies, machining support, wiring, painting, and other assembly work when the schedule needs it.
Keep material moving. Order electrical, plumbing, hardware, tooling, lumber, and other supplies. Work with Purchasing to expedite purchased and vendor-machined parts.
Protect quality at the door. Oversee incoming inspection of vendor items and coordinate with Shipping/Receiving on outside finishing of machined parts. Oversee any in-house machining needs.
Partner across the building. Work with Engineering before and during builds. Sit in design reviews before final quotation. Attend weekly production meetings and Move-to-Test meetings. Support Test on debug, process, and lab samples when needed.
Finish the job. Confirm machines are complete through Assembly. Package and crate finished equipment. Coordinate shipment with Shipping/Receiving.
Support the customer and the business. Help Customer Service with component ID and recommendations. Keep Sales current on build status and new-machine potential. Work with HR to keep staffing at the right level.
Work safely. Follow prescribed safety rules and set that example for the team. Perform other duties as assigned.