Industrial HVAC Assembly Lead – Hands-On Team Leader

Mestex; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestex is seeking an experienced hands-on Industrial HVAC Assembly Leadman I to join our Dallas manufacturing team. The role combines leadership with hands-on assembly of custom air handling units and related equipment, driving daily production, training staff, and solving assembly challenges.

You will coordinate activities, mentor teammates, and help ensure quality and safety standards across all builds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to advance into a leadership position in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3–5 years of hands-on manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and assembly instructions
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and mechanical assembly equipment
• Understanding of manufacturing quality standards and workplace safety requirements
• Ability to train, assist, and cross-train less experienced employees
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting department production goals
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform physical work in an industrial manufacturing environment for extended periods
• Willingness to work overtime, extended hours, or flexible schedules when production needs require

Responsibilities

• Build custom-engineered industrial HVAC equipment, including air handling units and other industrial air movement systems
• Coordinate daily production activities with the manufacturing team
• Train employees and troubleshoot assembly challenges
• Ensure products meet quality and safety standards

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Machinery assembly equipment

Job description

Mestex is seeking an experienced hands-on Industrial HVAC Assembly Leadman I to join our Dallas manufacturing team. The role combines leadership with hands-on assembly of custom air handling units and related equipment, driving daily production, training staff, and solving assembly challenges.

You will coordinate activities, mentor teammates, and help ensure quality and safety standards across all builds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to advance into a leadership position in