Assembly Team Lead

StraussGroup - Executive Search Consultants; Town of Tonawanda (NY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A growing international manufacturer is launching a new industrial liquid cooling production line at its new, world-class facility in Western New York and is looking for a hands-on leader to help build it from the ground up. This isn’t a traditional factory job, as the ideal candidate brings plumbing, HVAC, or mechanical trades experience to set up the line and train the team for leadership roles.

You'll install piping and components, braze copper tubing, help shape assembly processes, and

Qualifications

• Strong plumbing or piping experience.
• Comfort working with copper tubing and brazing.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Background in plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, pipefitting, mechanical contracting, industrial maintenance, or commercial construction trades.

Responsabilités

• Install and connect piping, plumbing, and mechanical components.
• Prepare copper pipe and perform brazing.
• Help develop assembly processes and work instructions.
• Train and mentor future assembly technicians.
• Help set quality standards and best practices.
• Work closely with Engineering and Operations during product launches.

Connaissances

Plumbing/piping experience

Copper tubing & brazing

Mechanical aptitude

Trade background (plumbing/HVAC/refrig

Description du poste

A growing international manufacturer is launching a new industrial liquid cooling production line at its new, world-class facility in WNY and is looking for a hands‑on leader to help build it from the ground up.

This isn’t a traditional factory job. The ideal candidate is an experienced plumbing, HVAC, or mechanical trades professional ready for the next step: setting up a new line, training future team members, and growing into a leadership role.

What You’ll Do:

• Install and connect piping, plumbing, and mechanical components
• Prepare copper pipe and perform brazing
• Help develop assembly processes and work instructions
• Train and mentor future assembly technicians
• Help set quality standards and best practices
• Work closely with Engineering and Operations during product launches

What You Bring:

• Strong plumbing or piping experience
• Comfort working with copper tubing and brazing
• Mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills
• Background in plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, pipefitting, mechanical contracting, industrial maintenance, or commercial construction trades

No manufacturing experience needed. Mechanical skills and trade experience matter more than where you’ve worked before.