Assembly Lead

SpecSys Inc.; New Ulm, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

SpecSys is seeking an Assembly Lead to supervise daily assembly operations at our facility in the upper Midwest. You will identify efficient assembly sequences, approve time in/out, and coordinate work with management and purchasing to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

We offer a flexible schedule (4/10 and 5/8 shifts), competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Join a family-owned, safety‑focused team dedicated to quality and doing things right.

Qualifications

• Reads/interprets blueprints including mechanical connections/joints, hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent communication and ability to follow work orders and sign-offs.
• Ability to design, construct, and understand assembly processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to coordinate with management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily assembly operations.
• Approve employee time in/out and time-off requests.
• Develop performance documentation with HR formats.
• Coordinate orders with management and purchasing for assemblies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Job description

Join an Established and Growing Team! Showcase your skills with a company committed to providing services ON TIME, ON BUDGET, DONE RIGHT, and DONE SAFELY. At SpecSys, we offer exciting, challenging work tailored to your strengths, along with opportunities to make an impact. Learn more about us at specsys.com

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE including 4/10-hour shifts and 5/8-hour shifts with flexible start times!

SALARY RANGE: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour

BENEFITS & PERKS: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance; HSA/FSA options, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) with Employer Match; Term Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Employee-of-the-Month and Year, On-site Welding Training and Certifications; RITALKA University; Employee Luncheons; Family Company Picnic; Community Volunteering

As the Assembly Lead, your primary responsibility is the daily supervision of all assembly operations within the given facility.

What does the Assembly Lead do at SpecSys?

• Identify appropriate assembly sequences to minimize unproductive time
• Approve employee time in/out and time off requests
• Develop employee performance review documentation utilizing existing document formats supplied by Human Resources
• Coordinate orders with management and purchasing department for assemblies and shop supplies
• Ensure QC processes and procedures are adhered to
• Document any workplace related injuries and communicating with Human Resources and Director of Quality Control and Compliance
• Ensure products are built and tested to meet customer requirements
• Coordinate workload with the assigned project manager to ensure design changes ECO changes are implemented into the overall assembly process

What are we looking for in a great Assembly Lead?

• Accurately reads/interprets blueprints that may include mechanical connections/joints, mechanical assembly prints, hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, electrical wiring diagrams
• Ability to understand and the willingness to follow work order instructions including signing-off of assembly department dispatches
• Designs and constructs
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable communicating with management and Human Resources
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to bend, crawl and be on feet for 8 plus hours per workday
• Has any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance

Many tasks include their own work and/or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

SpecSys Overview

When it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant's faults - what doesn't fit, what experience they don't have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone. SpecSys is a full service provider that offers project management, engineering, and manufacturing for fast track projects, systems, and products with a main focus on large mobile equipment - if it moves and it's big, we can do it! At SpecSys, we take safety and quality very seriously. We want our employees to go home in the same way they arrived at work (maybe even better if possible) and we do that by providing our services On Time, On Budget, and Done Right. As one of the few engineering and manufacturing companies that are ISO-9001:2015 certified, you know that our standards and processes are first-rate.

Why You Should Apply Here

SpecSys is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.