Lead Assembler

API Delevan, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403b/401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

HSA/Health Care FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Leaves

Job summary

Regal Rexnord's Thomson Power Systems in Arlington, Texas, is hiring a Lead Assembler to lead a production team, train and coach colleagues, and participate in hands-on assembly.

You will promote safety, quality, and Lean improvements while ensuring adherence to standard work; the role blends mentoring with direct involvement in daily operations.

This onsite position offers opportunities to develop people and drive productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Experience reading drawings and work instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train and coach others.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead as day-to-day leader for a production team, supporting Assemblers and related roles.
• Provide onboarding and training of new employees; reinforce standard work and procedures.
• Promote safety, quality, and timely delivery; monitor progress toward goals.
• Coach and mentor team members; develop technical and problem-solving skills.
• Support Lean manufacturing and 5S; identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Team Leadership

Training & Coaching

Reading drawings

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Work Model:

This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Lead by Example. Develop People. Deliver Results. At Thomson Power Systems, we are building a world-class manufacturing facility in Arlington, Texas. We are seeking a Lead Assembler who can combine technical knowledge with a passion for developing people and supporting team success. This position serves as a hands-on working leader who helps train, coach, and support production team members while actively participating in assembly operations. The Lead Assembler plays a key role in maintaining safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.

Position Overview As a Lead Assembler, you will act as the day-to-day leader for a production team, supporting Assemblers, Mechanical Assemblers, and Wiring Assemblers. You will help ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards while serving as a coach, mentor, and technical resource for team members. This role is ideal for an experienced manufacturing professional who enjoys teaching others, solving problems, and leading through action.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Coaching
  • Serve as the primary hands-on coach for production team members
  • Support onboarding and training of new employees
  • Reinforce standard work practices and operating procedures
  • Provide real-time feedback and coaching to improve performance
  • Assist team members in developing technical and problem-solving skills
  • Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment
• Production Support
  • Support daily production schedules and priorities
  • Assist with work assignments and workload balancing
  • Remove obstacles that impact team performance
  • Monitor progress toward safety, quality, and delivery goals
  • Lead by example through active participation in assembly activities
• Safety & Quality
  • Promote a culture of safety first
  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures and work instructions
  • Verify quality requirements are consistently followed
  • Support root cause investigations and corrective actions
  • Reinforce workmanship standards throughout the team
• Continuous Improvement
  • Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S activities
  • Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and productivity
  • Assist with implementing process improvements
  • Support development and maintenance of standard work

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of manufacturing or assembly experience
• Experience reading drawings and work instructions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to train and coach others
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Lead, Trainer, or Team Lead experience
• Experience in electrical equipment or industrial manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Forklift certification

Shift:

Varies Mon-Thu/Tue-Fri 5:45-4:15PM

Pay:

$29/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [e-mail].

Our Values

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