Assembly Team Lead – Heat Exchanger Assembly

Hayden Industrial; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Hayden Industrial is seeking an experienced Assembly Team Lead to oversee Final Assembly and Bundle Assembly operations. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time production by interpreting blueprints and coordinating with QA, Eng, and Logistics.

The role requires 3–5 years in mechanical manufacturing with leadership experience and hands-on skills with tools and measurement equipment. Full-time on-site position with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade cert preferred.
• 3–5 years mechanical/manufacturing assembly experience, preferably in heat exchangers or pressure equipment.
• Leadership/supervisory experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Skilled in using hand tools, torque wrenches, pneumatic tools, and measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of the Final Assembly and Bundle Assembly teams to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Assign tasks, monitor work progress, and provide on-the-job training and guidance to assembly technicians.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and engineering specifications.
• Interpret and communicate blueprints, work instructions, and bill of materials to assembly personnel.
• Verify assembly alignment, fit, and torque requirements for tube bundles, frames, and final product configurations.
• Oversee installation of finned tubes, tube sheets, headers, gaskets, and other components as part of the final build process.
• Inspect and sign off on completed assemblies prior to quality control review or shipment.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Logistics to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
• Maintain accurate production records, time tracking, and material usage reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Reading blueprints

Engineering drawings

Communication

Team motivation

Education

HS diploma or equivalent; trade cert preferred

3–5 years assembly/manufacturing experience

Leadership/supervisory experience

Ability to read engineering drawings/blueprints

Experience with hand tools and measuring tools

Tools

Hand tools

Torque wrenches

Pneumatic tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Hayden Industrial is seeking an experienced Assembly Team Lead to oversee Final Assembly and Bundle Assembly operations. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time production by interpreting blueprints and coordinating with QA, Eng, and Logistics.

The role requires 3–5 years in mechanical manufacturing with leadership experience and hands-on skills with tools and measurement equipment. Full-time on-site position with benefits and growth opportunities.