Assembly Assistant Team Lead

Aertssen Logistics USA; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Aertssen Logistics USA, Inc. seeks an Assembly Assistant Team Lead to join our Rincon, GA team. You will coordinate daily construction equipment assembly operations, support the Assembly Team Lead, and ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.

This working lead role provides hands-on technical guidance on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical assembly tasks, trains new technicians, and communicates progress to the team. Onsite, safety is a priority.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction equipment assembly or heavy machinery.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Previous leadership or lead hand experience preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with torque tools and hydraulic testing equipment.
• Ability to work safely at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Support the Assembly Team Lead in managing day-to-day assembly activities on the floor.
• Allocate tasks to assembly technicians based on position/skill level, workflow, and production schedule.
• Ensure all assembly operations follow established procedures, technical drawings, and torque specifications.
• Monitor progress on machine builds and elevate issues impacting production timelines.
• Perform in-process inspections and functional checks to confirm assembly accuracy.
• Assist with root-cause analysis on quality deviations or build issues.
• Ensure technicians follow rework instructions and corrective actions.
• Provide hands-on technical support for complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical assembly tasks.
• Train new assembly technicians in safe work practices, assembly methods, and proper tool usage.
• Troubleshoot build problems and coordinate with repair/engineering or quality departments as needed.
• Promote a safe work environment by enforcing PPE, lockout/tagout, and safety protocols.
• Conduct safety checks and report hazards or potential risks immediately.
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Act as a point of contact when the Assembly Team Lead is absent.
• Provide daily updates on team performance, issues, and resource needs.
• Support positive team morale and coach team members to improve performance and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Technical drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Physical ability

Tools

Torque tools

Hydraulic testing equipment

Electrical diagnostics

Job description

At Aertssen Logistics USA Inc., we're paving the way for the future of heavy machinery logistics with innovative solutions that push the boundaries of efficiency and reliability.

Based in the heart of America's Southeast logistics hub, we specialize in transporting, handling, final assembly, and managing construction, agriculture, and aerial lift equipment.

Longing for a steady career in heavy machinery logistics in the Savannah area? Join our team of experts and become part of an innovative journey, contributing your passion and ambition to complex logistics projects.

Your next career opportunity is just a click away – Come grow with us!

Position: Assembly Assistant Team Lead

Location:Rincon, GA
Job Type:Full-time, Nonexempt, 100% Onsite
Pay Rate:$28.00 per hour
Hours:M-F, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM Eastern Time

Position Summary
Aertssen Logistics USA, Inc. seeks an experienced AssemblyAssistant Team Leadto join our growing team. This position supports the Assembly Team Lead by coordinating daily construction equipment assembly operations and ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. This role serves as a working lead on the floor, providing technical guidance, hands-on support, and team coordination for technicians assembling construction machinery and components. The Assembly Assistant Team Lead is considered a safety-sensitive position.

All of this is carried out in accordance with our company's quality, environmental, and health policies.

Requirements

• Support the Assembly Team Lead in managing day-to-day assembly activities on the floor.
• Allocate tasks to assembly technicians based on position/skill level, workflow, and production schedule.
• Ensure all assembly operations follow established procedures, technical drawings, and torque specifications.
• Monitor progress on machine builds and elevate issues impacting production timelines.
• Perform in-process inspections and functional checks to confirm assembly accuracy.
• Assist with root-cause analysis on quality deviations or build issues.
• Ensure technicians follow rework instructions and corrective actions.
• Provide hands-on technical support for complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical assembly tasks.
• Train new assembly technicians in safe work practices, assembly methods, and proper tool usage.
• Troubleshoot build problems and coordinate with repair/engineering or quality departments as needed.
• Promote a safe work environment by enforcing PPE, lockout/tagout, and safety protocols.
• Conduct safety checks and report hazards or potential risks immediately.
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Act as a point of contact when the Assembly Team Lead is absent.
• Provide daily updates on team performance, issues, and resource needs.
• Support positive team morale and coach team members to improve performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction equipment assembly, heavy machinery, or similar mechanical production environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Previous leadership or lead hand experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with torque tools, hydraulic testing equipment, and electrical diagnostics.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to safely lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds and perform regular physical tasks using proper techniques.
• Comfortable working in small or confined spaces and tight loading areas while maintaining situational awareness.
• Ability to climb up, under, around, and over large equipment and work safely at heights of up to 30 feet in accordance with safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round and in non-climate-controlled warehouses.
• A current, valid driver's license (not suspended or expired) and an insurable driving record are required.

Safety-Sensitive Position Designation*

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive role. The essential functions of this position include operating heavy machinery, construction equipment, powered industrial trucks (including forklifts), or supervising employees performing such duties. Performance of these duties while impaired could present a substantial risk of serious injury to the employee or others.

As a result, this position is subject to pre-employment and other drug testing requirements consistent with Company policy and applicable state and federal law.

At Aertssen, our motto is "People, Power, and Passion to Build On."

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a real impact in a high-volume, startup-like environment.
• Be part of a diverse, international organization with a strong operational focus.
• Work alongside dedicated and hardworking team members who value collaboration and accountability.

Aertssen Logistics USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

*All candidates who receive a written offer must be able to pass a drug test and background check.

Aertssen Logistics USA, Inc. has established an alternative dispute resolution program that involves binding arbitration to resolve legal disputes that may arise out of the application or employment context.