Lead Assembler: Precision Mechanical & Electrical Assembly

Weber Packaging Solutions Inc; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

10 paid holidays

Quarterly bonus

401(k) match

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Job summary

Weber Packaging Solutions Inc. is seeking an Assembly Lead for our Arlington Heights, IL facility. You will oversee daily assembly activities, reading blueprints and schematics, and guiding a team of assemblers to ensure on-time production.

You’ll train staff, verify measurements, and maintain high quality and safety standards while preparing products for packing and shipment. The role requires hands-on tooling, problem-solving, and reliable communication with production teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Wiring knowledge and ability to read wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and schematics.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lead, train, and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily assembly activities using engineering blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Provide work direction, training, and technical support to assemblers.
• Ensure products meet quality and safety standards and supports completion of production schedules.
• Ensure accurate alignment and proper operation of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic parts.
• Examine connections for correct fit and fasten parts and subassemblies.
• Verify specifications by measuring completed components.
• Monitor work progress and communicate delays, material shortages, and other concerns.
• Resolve assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications.
• Perform mechanical inspections using torque wrenches, screwdrivers, and tape measures.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Conduct final assembly of label applicator equipment.
• Package and ship equipment.
• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock levels, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Attention to detail

Mechanical skills

Tool use

Reading diagrams

Basic math

Computer literacy

Quality awareness

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Torque wrench

Screwdrivers

Tape measure

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Weber Packaging Solutions Inc. is seeking an Assembly Lead for our Arlington Heights, IL facility. You will oversee daily assembly activities, reading blueprints and schematics, and guiding a team of assemblers to ensure on-time production.

You’ll train staff, verify measurements, and maintain high quality and safety standards while preparing products for packing and shipment. The role requires hands-on tooling, problem-solving, and reliable communication with production teams.