Assembly Team Lead — Build & Quality Focus

Simplex Inc; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplex Inc in Springfield, IL seeks a lead assembly technician to build and maintain stock levels, ensuring shipment of a quality product per the Production Schedule.

This leadership role requires hands-on assembly, accurate use of tools and equipment, and strong organization, with clear communication to supervisors and related departments to keep production on schedule. The ideal candidate will uphold safety policies and drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Lead assembly of units per design drawings and supervisor instruction.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable with hand tools and equipment.
• Detail oriented with good organization and time management.
• Excellent judgement, decision-making and leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of plant and manufacturing operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble units according to design drawings and supervisor directions.
• Build and maintain stock levels to meet production schedule.
• Ensure quality product shipping as per Production Schedule.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Machinery Operation

Job description

Simplex Inc in Springfield, IL seeks a lead assembly technician to build and maintain stock levels, ensuring shipment of a quality product per the Production Schedule.

This leadership role requires hands-on assembly, accurate use of tools and equipment, and strong organization, with clear communication to supervisors and related departments to keep production on schedule. The ideal candidate will uphold safety policies and drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing process.