Aerospace Assembly Lead – Precision Sheet Metal

CARR Machine & Tool, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CARR Machine & Tool, Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Mechanical and Production Assembly Lead to coordinate daily work across mechanical and production assembly in a precision sheet metal environment.

The role directs workflow, trains employees, and supports safe, high-quality production. You will work closely with production management, engineering, quality, and materials teams to meet schedules and ensure compliance with AS9100 requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of mechanical assembly experience preferred, ideally in manufacturing or aerospace.
• Experience in a precision sheet metal or AS9100 environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction, task assignments, and workflow coordination for mechanical and production assemblers based on production priorities and employee skills.
• Communicate production targets, priorities, and process changes; monitor work progress and adherence to safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Support onboarding, on-the-job training, cross-training, and skills development across both assembly functions. Provide technical guidance and communicate performance or training concerns to the Production Manager.
• Troubleshoot assembly problems and assist team members with complex builds while ensuring work is completed to specification and within scheduled timelines.
• Stage and organize parts, hardware, and materials for scheduled jobs; coordinate completed assemblies for packaging, testing, final inspection, or the next operation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Measuring tools

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Fixtures

Assembly equipment

Job description

CARR Machine & Tool, Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Mechanical and Production Assembly Lead to coordinate daily work across mechanical and production assembly in a precision sheet metal environment.

The role directs workflow, trains employees, and supports safe, high-quality production. You will work closely with production management, engineering, quality, and materials teams to meet schedules and ensure compliance with AS9100 requirements.