Team Lead - Mechanical Assembly 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Team Lead - Mechanical Assembly is an experienced technical resource responsible for complex mechanical assembly, troubleshooting mechanical and production processes, and supporting the Production Supervisor in maintaining safety, quality, productivity, and adherence to standard work. The role provides day-to-day technical guidance, trains and develops new personnel, leads the L6 MDI process, and provides operational coverage during employee absences. It provides technical leadership but does not include direct employee supervision. The position requires comprehensive knowledge of mechanical build processes and the ability to share that knowledge effectively with other team members. The role interprets engineering and control drawings, helps translate technical requirements into work instructions, resolves assembly issues, tracks work orders against supervisor-established priorities, and communicates status, risks, and constraints. It reinforces approved assembly methods, safety practices, quality and documentation requirements, and supports training and operational discussions. The position is based in Houston, Texas, in the DEPTEC department.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of hands-on mechanical assembly, installation, testing, or troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing or production environment, including experience providing technical guidance or training to others.
- Advanced practical mechanical assembly experience, including establishing installation methods and procedures, interpreting engineering drawings, using assembly and precision-measurement tools, troubleshooting complex issues, and verifying completed work.
- Factory experience and understanding of production and work-order processes, including tracking multiple work orders, identifying technical or production risks, and communicating status and concerns to the Production Supervisor.
- Ability to train, coach, encourage, and provide technical guidance to production personnel; reinforce standard work; lead daily operational discussions; and support team progress toward established goals.
- Ability to make sound technical decisions and appropriately escalate safety, quality, productivity, or staffing concerns.
- Working knowledge of company policies and procedures, effective quality-management systems, continual improvement, safe work practices, and basic math.
- Good command of written and spoken English, strong listening and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and excellent hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to lift and carry 30–50 pounds regularly and to stand, bend, crouch, and reach regularly, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Reliable attendance, sound safety judgment, professional conduct, initiative, and consistent commitment to quality and standard work.
Responsibilities
- Interpret mechanical engineering and control drawings, translate technical requirements into clear work instructions, identify and report drawing discrepancies, and provide technical guidance to production personnel.
- Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical assembly and production-process issues; report defective materials or questionable conditions and escalate issues requiring engineering or supervisory support.
- Review and track assigned mechanical assembly work and work orders against priorities established by the Production Supervisor, and communicate status, schedule risks, and labor, tooling, material, or staffing constraints.
- Lead the L6 MDI process by facilitating daily discussions, reviewing performance and operational issues, documenting actions, and escalating barriers to the Production Supervisor.
- Provide technical guidance, hands-on coaching, and support to reinforce approved assembly methods, safe work practices, and cost, quality, schedule, and standard-work requirements.
- Train and develop new personnel on mechanical assembly methods, safety requirements, quality expectations, standard work, and production procedures; assess competency, monitor training completion, provide follow-up coaching, and communicate development needs to the Production Supervisor.
- Coordinate with the Production Supervisor and Safety Department to provide technical training on changes to safety regulations, work policies, and applicable standards.
- Verify that work performed by Tech I and Tech II personnel follows approved standard work and meets safety, quality, and documentation requirements; communicate discrepancies to the Production Supervisor.
- Provide hands-on mechanical assembly coverage during employee absences or staffing gaps and support safe, timely material movement by identifying and communicating delays, hazards, or quality concerns.
- Promote safe work practices, maintain a clean and orderly personal work area, reinforce HSE, Lockout/Tagout, and housekeeping standards, and escalate compliance concerns to the Production Supervisor.
- Assist team members with accurately recording labor in the company ERP system and demonstrate integrity, professional conduct, support for company values, and focus on customer requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with incentive opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance programs.
- Voluntary benefits options.
- Paid time off.
- Education assistance and tuition support.
- Retirement and savings programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
