Assembly Lead

Crusoe; Brighton (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive health, dental & vision

Job summary

Crusoe Energy is seeking an Assembly Lead to oversee the building and assembly of manufactured products and components. You will lead a dedicated crew, ensure resources are available, and drive on-time delivery with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will coordinate with department leads, review work orders, manage materials, and backfill production as needed to maintain continuous flow. A mechanical mindset and hands-on leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a manufacturing team.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and BOMs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and coach assembly crew to ensure safety and quality.
• Manage material handling, installation, and prep for shipment.
• Review work orders and verify materials and parts availability.
• Labeling, logo placement, and compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinate with production and sales to maintain schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Communication

Digital literacy

Tools

ERP software

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.

We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy‑first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

We're looking for problem‑solving, opportunity‑finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high‑performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

About This Role:

Join Crusoe Energy as an Assembly Lead and spearhead the building building assembly of our innovative manufactured products and components. You will be responsible for overseeing a dedicated team that performs the building assembly of manufactured products and components to completion. This full‑time, hands‑on role is crucial for maintaining production flow and upholding our commitment to quality, as you’ll ensure every product is installed and finished with precision. You will review work orders to guarantee your team has all necessary resources—including hardware, components, and in‑house parts—while coordinating with other department leads to proactively prevent material shortages. If you possess a strong mechanical aptitude and a passion for operational excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Assembly Crew Leadership: Lead, train, and coach your assembly crew, fostering a high‑performing and collaborative environment. Manage crew PTO and sick time to ensure optimal manpower and uninterrupted departmental operations.
• Building Assembly & Preparation: Spearhead the material handling and installation of structural and mechanical equipment within the building integration process, as well as performing seam caulking and comprehensive preparations to ensure every unit meets safety standards and is ready for shipment.
• Work Order and Material Verification: Meticulously review work orders to confirm the availability and accuracy of all required materials, including hardware, components, and in‑house parts.
• Product Labeling and Compliance: Oversee the review and proper installation of company logos, labeling, NEMA Ratings, and UL information on all finished products.
• Production Schedule Coordination: Coordinate seamlessly with the production manager and department leads to ensure strict adherence to schedules, promptly communicating any changes to Project Management and Sales to maintain internal alignment.
• Continuous Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within your work team, focusing on enhancing procedures, processes, and methods to ensure safety and quality in every task.
• Work Area and Inventory Management: Maintain an organized work area, keep parts inventory accurate, and manage materials efficiently to proactively prevent production delays.
• Team Resource and Backfill: Act as a flexible floater and vital resource, stepping in to backfill production team members when required to ensure continuous operational flow.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Leadership & Development Experience: Background leading, coaching, and developing a manufacturing team. Proven success improving team team members' performance and abilities.
• Manufacturing Experience: Background working in industrial or heavy manufacturing
• Mechanical Aptitude: Possess a high level of mechanical aptitude for understanding assembly processes and troubleshooting equipment.
• Physical Capabilities: Ability to lift, lower, push, and pull merchandise up to 50 lbs, and to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours or more daily.
• Computer Operation: Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back to efficiently operate computers and related equipment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, coupled with a strong attention to detail.
• Drawing & Material Interpretation: Ability to accurately read blueprints, schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to independently identify, locate, and verify all necessary parts and hardware before beginning assembly.
• Learning Agility and Problem Solving: Eager to learn with strong listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to address operational challenges effectively.
• Professionalism and Responsibility: A highly motivated self-starter who consistently demonstrates professionalism and willingly accepts responsibility for team outcomes.
• Team Player Mentality: Proven ability to perform as a collaborative team player, consistently showing a positive attitude towards colleagues, and striving for constant improvement in processes and delivery.
• Project Persistence: An abundance of patience to see complicated projects through to successful completion.
• Drive for Improvement: A strong drive to identify, create, and continually improve systems and processes for enhanced efficiency and quality.
• Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required. Must be able to pass a background check.

Bonus Points:

• Metal Manufacturing Experience: Background working in a heavy manufacturing facility or industrial shop that hat dealt with large-scale metal components and products
• Licensed Forklift Operator
• ERP: Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, such as Infor Visual, Acumatica, or another similar program.
• MS Office & Google Workspace.
• ISO 9001:2015
• Electro‑mechanical experience
• Safety Experience: Experience with workplace safety programs, hazard identification, or safety committees in a manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing: 6S (Six Sigma), Lean Manufacturing training, experience leading continuous improvement projects

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off

Compensation Range:

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $30-35/hr + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.