Automation Lead – Assembly Ops (Sat-Mon) | Grow & Impact

US Conec Ltd.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

US Conec, Ltd. in Fort Worth, TX seeks an Assembly Automation Lead for a Saturday–Monday shift (10am–10pm). The role operates semi-automated and fully automated equipment and acts as a technical resource for the Automation team.

You will train and onboard operators, coordinate daily workflow to meet production goals, troubleshoot equipment, monitor quality, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in manufacturing, assembly, automation, or related production.
• Ability to train, coach, and guide others.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical instructions, work instructions, and procedures.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, adapt to changing production needs, and support production goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor semi-automated and fully automated assembly equipment.
• Serve as primary resource for Automation Operators regarding equipment operation, work instructions, and production processes.
• Train, onboard, coach, and provide ongoing guidance to Automation Operators.
• Assist with coordinating daily workflow and prioritizing production activities to meet production schedules and goals.
• Support troubleshooting efforts and perform minor equipment adjustments and routine maintenance as appropriate.
• Monitor product quality and assist with identifying and addressing quality concerns.
• Perform inspections of components and finished products to verify compliance with established specifications.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Partner with Assembly Technicians, Engineering, Quality, and Production leadership to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Maintain accurate production records and communicate equipment concerns, downtime, quality issues, and other production-related information.
• Support the implementation and sustainment of standardized work practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while promoting adherence to all safety requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

US Conec, Ltd. in Fort Worth, TX seeks an Assembly Automation Lead for a Saturday–Monday shift (10am–10pm). The role operates semi-automated and fully automated equipment and acts as a technical resource for the Automation team.

You will train and onboard operators, coordinate daily workflow to meet production goals, troubleshoot equipment, monitor quality, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.