Lead Assembler

Boutique Recruiting; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer contribution

Two weeks PTO

Nine paid holidays

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Annual performance reviews

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in Palm City, Florida is seeking a Lead Assembler to join its production team. This hands-on leadership role focuses on producing complex assemblies while guiding shop floor employees, improving workflows, and delivering on demanding custom contracts.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on assembly experience, strong ability to read drawings, and proven leadership on the shop floor, with eligibility for a DOE salary of $60,000–$90,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on assembly experience at an Assembler III/Technician level.
• Experience in fiber optics or complex line/wire harness assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly work within fiber optic or complex line/wire harness production.
• Lead and support shop floor team members while maintaining personal production responsibilities.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and assembly requirements.
• Identify training needs, mentor employees, and help resolve technical or production challenges.
• Improve production processes, workflow, scheduling, and overall team efficiency.
• Coordinate with engineering when questions or issues arise regarding drawings or specifications.
• Partner with the Shop Floor Supervisor to support scheduling, planning, and execution of large custom contracts.

Skills

Assembly experience

Read drawings

Shop floor leadership

Job description

Lead Assembler

Build highly specialized products that support critical defense and military programs. A growing custom manufacturing organization is seeking a Lead Assembler to join its production team in Palm City, Florida. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for producing complex assemblies while guiding shop floor employees, improving workflow, and ensuring demanding custom projects are completed accurately and efficiently.

The company is hiring Lead Assemblers across two specialized areas: fiber optics and complex line/wire harness assembly. The ideal candidate is an experienced Assembler III or Technician who can read technical drawings, solve problems on the floor, and lead by example. This role is built for someone who wants to stay hands-on while taking ownership of people, processes, and production performance.

Salary Range

$60,000 - $90,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly work within either fiber optic or complex line/wire harness production
• Lead and support shop floor team members while maintaining personal production responsibilities
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and assembly requirements
• Identify training needs, mentor employees, and help resolve technical or production challenges
• Improve production processes, workflow, scheduling, and overall team efficiency
• Coordinate with engineering when questions or issues arise regarding drawings or specifications
• Partner closely with the Shop Floor Supervisor to support scheduling, planning, and execution of large custom contracts

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on assembly experience at an Assembler III, Technician, or comparable advanced level
• Strong experience in either fiber optic assembly or complex line/wire harness assembly
• Ability to accurately read and interpret technical drawings
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and mentor employees in a manufacturing environment
• Strong work ethic with a calm, solutions-focused approach to challenges
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while remaining actively involved on the production floor
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracting and background requirements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Qualified retirement/profit-sharing plan
• Two weeks of PTO
• Nine paid holidays
• Quarterly bonus opportunity
• Annual performance reviews and salary increases