Mechanical Assembly Team Lead

MPE-Inc • Milwaukee, WI

9h

About The Position

MPE is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Team Lead to direct assembly-line activities, delegate work, and assist with employee training and cross-training as directed by a supervisor. The role supports the assembly of medical and technology products in a fast-paced environment where precision and teamwork are important. The available schedule is first shift, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Team Lead trains employees on product assembly, serves as a technical resource for the assembly team, helps resolve technical and mechanical issues, and supports production, quality, and continuous-improvement goals. The position also involves final assembly and inspection, production documentation and KPI tracking, safe work-area upkeep, and operation of lifting equipment and hand and power tools.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of assembly experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Experience performing quality checks.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Ability to use tools, read blueprints, and train and lead others.
• Close vision and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Train employees on the assembly of specific products.
• Assist the Supervisor with training and cross-training associates at different workstations.
• Operate lifting equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
• Act as a technical resource for assembly team members, resolve inquiries and problems, and provide supervisors feedback on recurring or major performance issues.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Resolve technical and mechanical issues.
• Recommend changes to Engineering.
• Build products to assigned daily and hourly productivity goals with the assembly-line team.
• Perform final assembly and inspect products to ensure they meet prints and customer expectations.
• Document, record, and file quality checklists for each production run.
• Maintain and monitor daily KPIs, recording hourly and shift results.
• Identify continuous-improvement opportunities supporting safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including HSA-qualified and traditional plans, with coverage beginning the first of the month after hire.
• Dental insurance, with coverage beginning the first of the month after hire.
• Vision insurance, with coverage beginning the first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Vacation time from day one.
• Career development and internal promotion opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED