Bilingual Assembly Lead - 1st Shift

Mission Critical Group; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group in Idaho is seeking an Assembly Lead to supervise a 5–7 person team in the assembly department, ensuring on-time production with a focus on safety and quality. You will monitor performance, manage timesheets, and mentor staff while coordinating with cross-functional leaders to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years in assembly, and bilingual Spanish/English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required or demonstrated ability to perform duties.
• At least 3 years of experience related to Assembly, welding, crane operation, or fabrication.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is required.
• Experience leading teams and troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret variances.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 5–7 person assembly team, focusing on training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery; monitor timekeeping and attendance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional leaders to meet deadlines and project milestones.
• Review timesheets and manage job assignments in the production app.
• Provide 1:1 coaching and performance feedback.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Reading blueprints

Leadership

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

Job description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster – without compromising performance. With a robust U.S. manufacturing network, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non‑negotiable. Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures, and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future.

Job Description

The Assembly Lead will manage a team of 5‑7 employees in the assembly department, focusing on training, coaching, and mentoring to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of assembly tasks. This role is accountable for maintaining accurate timekeeping records, monitoring team performance, and upholding safety, quality, and delivery standards. Reporting directly to the Assembly Area Supervisor, the Assembly Lead will collaborate closely with cross‑functional department leaders to meet critical project deadlines and drive operational success.

Accountabilities:

Communicate and collaborate with other leads and managers to achieve quality, safety, and delivery goals.

Ensure all team members comply with all safety protocols.

Review timesheets and team time management. Clocking into jobs and in/out of new jobs, assisting with providing direction on the app as needed.

Manage the workload of the team to align with the production deadlines.

Act as first point of contact for employee questions regarding company policies and procedures, attendance expectations, and other general questions from crew.

Ensure the following tasks are completed according to standards in a timely manner:

• Perform all operations required in enclosure department
• Train assemblers and delegate within the department

Oversee that quality checklists are completed, and all steps are followed.

Mentor, coach and train team members to work through tier levels within Assembly discipline.

Recognize and reward team and individual successes.

Elevate the need for conflict resolution and mitigation of grievances and complaints to supervisor.

Provide team members with an initial ninety‑day overview of how they are performing on assigned tasks, outlining needed improvements and recognizing mastery of tasks thus far. Provide input on annual reviews thereafter.

Ongoing performance feedback coaching through meeting with employees 1:1.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and express any variances.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is desired OR any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties (required)

At least 3 years of experience related to Assembly, in one or more of the following: welding, overhead crane, or fabrication.

Bilingual required (Spanish/English).

At least 1 year as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) of welding and/or fabrication.

Lead teams with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving basic to complex issues.

Collaborate with coworkers and peers to encourage teamwork and accountability.

Exhibit consistent time management skills and adapt to quickly changing priorities.

Experience accurately reading and interpreting blueprints and identifying irregularities.

Strong attention to detail with an eye for quality and ability to identify imperfections.

Demonstrate clear communication with other internal teams, supervisors, and management.

Knowledge of job site safety and ability to always ensure a safe workplace.

Have reliable attendance, be respectful and responsible at work.

Ability to demonstrate basic math skills and read a tape measure.

Experience and understanding of overhead cranes, forklifts, and scissor lifts.

Working Conditions

Warehouse/Shop floor environment. May require occasional overtime to meet production deadlines.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).