Assembly Team Lead - 2nd Shift

The QTI Group; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Waunakee is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Assembly Team Lead. This role involves training team members, ensuring quality output, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of assembly experience in a production environment.
• Prior leadership or lead role experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train and support assembly team members.
• Monitor product quality and lead corrective action efforts.
• Collaborate across departments to meet production goals.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School

Job description

Summary:
Are you an experienced assembler ready to step into a leadership role? We’re looking for a 2nd Shift Assembly Team Lead to support our Gearbox Assembly Department. In this position, you’ll play a key part in training team members, improving processes, and ensuring high-quality output on the production floor.

Hours: 2nd shift Mon-Thurs, 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM

Responsibilities:

• Train and support assembly team members
• Test gearboxes and troubleshoot assembly issues
• Ensure accurate tracking of training and compliance logs
• Monitor product quality and lead corrective action efforts
• Collaborate across departments to meet production goals
• Support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
• Provide performance feedback to supervisors

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (technical school a plus)
• 3+ years of assembly experience in a production environment
• Prior leadership or lead role experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude: able to interpret blueprints and use measuring tools
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. and be on your feet for 10–12 hours