Mechanical Assembly Supervisor- Houston, TX

Konecranes•Houston, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Konecranes is seeking a results-oriented Mechanical Assembly Supervisor to lead mechanical assembly activities for custom Engineered-to-Order overhead cranes. The role ensures crane components are assembled safely, correctly, and efficiently, while maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship. The supervisor provides direct leadership to assembly personnel, coordinates production priorities, and promotes accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and schedule adherence. The position requires experience with industrial machinery installation and precision alignment to ensure hoists, gearboxes, motors, drive systems, and other critical crane components meet engineering and quality standards. It is critical to delivering mechanically complete cranes ready for electrical installation, testing, shipment, and field installation. The position is located on the factory floor in Houston, Texas.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience installing and precision aligning industrial machinery, including motors, gearboxes, hoists, couplings, bearings, and related power transmission equipment.
Knowledge of machinery alignment principles, mechanical tolerances, precision measurement tools, and industrial assembly best practices.
Experience leading mechanical assembly operations in manufacturing, industrial equipment, heavy machinery, or construction-related industries.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and assembly documentation.
Experience managing production schedules and workforce performance.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of overhead cranes, material handling equipment, or heavy industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct mechanical assembly technicians.
Establish a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, and execution.
Coach employees to meet performance and quality expectations, and address performance issues promptly and constructively.
Promote teamwork across fabrication, assembly, electrical, planning, and quality functions.
Oversee installation, fit-up, and precision alignment of hoists, gearboxes, motors, couplings, brake assemblies, shafts, bearings, trolley drive components, and other mechanical power transmission equipment.
Ensure machinery alignment, tolerances, and clearances meet engineering specifications and manufacturer requirements.
Oversee mechanical assembly activities and coordinate manpower and workflow to support production schedules.
Monitor productivity, remove obstacles, and communicate status, risks, and resource needs to management.
Ensure assembly work is completed according to engineering requirements.
Verify alignment and tolerances for rotating equipment and mechanical assemblies using precision measurement tools and alignment techniques.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical fit-up, alignment, vibration, and performance issues identified during assembly and testing.
Ensure assemblies meet engineering drawings, specifications, and Konecranes workmanship standards.
Verify inspection checkpoints and quality documentation are complete, drive first-pass quality, and reduce rework.
Ensure completed assemblies are prepared for electrical installation and testing.
Lead and promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures, and conduct routine safety observations and corrective actions.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.

Benefits

Medical plan
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with a company match from day one
Identity theft protection
Accident insurance
Travel insurance
Two weeks of vacation per year, prorated for the first year; three weeks after 5–12 years of service; four weeks after 13 or more years of service
Five days of sick leave per year, prorated during the first year after 90 days of service
Ten paid holidays per year