Assembly Lead

Advanced Exhaust Solutions; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Exhaust Solutions seeks an Assembly Lead to oversee day-to-day assembly operations while ensuring safety, quality, and production goals. You will lead the assembly team, coordinate with supervision, and drive improvements in workflow and efficiency.

You will mentor team members, review schedules, and ensure compliance with AES standards and customer specifications at Lakeville and Northfield, MN locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school preferred.
• 3+ years manufacturing/assembly experience; lead/senior role preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and work instructions; strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Basic computer skills with MS Office and production reporting.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily assembly activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Train, coach, and mentor assembly team members on processes and safety.
• Review work orders and production schedules to plan and assign work.
• Inspect completed work for accuracy, quality, and compliance with specs.
• Communicate production issues to the Production Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Ensure tools, fixtures, and materials are available and maintained.
• Promote AES safety standards and proper PPE usage.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to assembly efficiency.
• Assist with timekeeping, attendance tracking, and reporting production data.
• Maintain a clean, organized 5S-compliant work area.
• Perform assembly work as needed to meet production demands.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Production reporting

Education

High school diploma

Technical/trade school experience preferred

Tools

Production reporting systems

Job description

Position Details

Position: Assembly Lead

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Location: Advanced Exhaust Solutions (AES) – Lakeville, MN

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: 6:00am-2:30pm

Location: Lakeville and Northfield, MN. This position may be scheduled to work at either location based on business needs.

Job Summary

The Assembly Lead is responsible for overseeing day-to-day assembly operations to ensure safety, quality, and production goals are met. This position provides leadership and direction to assembly team members, supports continuous improvement efforts, and ensures that all products are assembled according to AES standards and customer specifications. The Assembly Lead serves as the primary point of contact between production staff and supervision, ensuring clear communication, proper workflow, and adherence to company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily assembly activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Train, coach, and mentor assembly team members on processes, safety procedures, and equipment operation.
• Review work orders, drawings, and production schedules to plan and assign work effectively.
• Inspect completed work for accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications.
• Communicate production issues, delays, or quality concerns to the Production Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Ensure tools, fixtures, and materials are available and maintained in good working order.
• Promote and enforce AES safety standards, wearing required PPE, and ensuring compliance among team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to assembly efficiency, waste reduction, and workflow optimization.
• Assist with timekeeping, attendance tracking, and reporting production data as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area consistent with 5S standards.
• Perform assembly work as needed to meet production demands.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or assembly experience, preferred 1 year in a lead or senior assembler role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints and work instructions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, and lead team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, production reporting systems).
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, and work on concrete floors for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and handling of materials and tools.
• Tolerance for noise, vibration, and varying temperatures in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and assembly floor environment.
• Exposure to moderate noise, fumes, and moving mechanical parts.
• Proper PPE required, including safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection where applicable.

Pre-Employment Screening

Finalists for this position will be required to successfully complete a background check. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening before beginning employment.