Lead Digital Security Device Assembler

Brooks Utility Products; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks Utility Products in Novi, MI is seeking a Lead Production Assembler to guide a team on the production floor, building digital security seals and devices. This is a working lead role: you will both build products and coordinate daily work, mentor assemblers, and act as the first point of contact for floor issues.

You will help keep the line running to meet quality and output targets, monitor efficiency, ensure adherence to standardized work and safety protocols, and support continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of assembly or manufacturing production experience.
• Experience training, guiding, or coordinating the work of others, whether formal or informal.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and a commitment to building every unit right the first time.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and visual work instructions in English.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precise small-part assembly.
• Basic computer and tablet literacy, with the ability to use ERP-linked devices.
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly tasks accurately and consistently across a full shift.
• Willingness and ability to follow ESD procedures when handling electronic components (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily work of a team of production assemblers and assist with work assignments.
• Train and onboard new assemblers on standardized work, ESD handling, quality, and safety.
• Serve as the first point of contact for line issues; resolve what you can and escape to the Manufacturing Engineer when needed.
• Monitor team output and first-pass quality against daily targets and help keep the line on pace.
• Verify team adherence to standardized work, quality, traceability, and safety procedures.
• Assist the Manufacturing Engineer with production reporting, data collection, and continuous improvement.
• Assemble digital security seals and devices to standardized work instructions, ensuring quality on every unit.
• Handle PCBAs and ESD-sensitive components following proper electrostatic discharge procedures.
• Perform in-process inspection and functional checks at the in-line inspection station; identify, flag, and set aside any nonconforming units.
• Interact with tablets and computers linked to our ERP system to sign into jobs, report scrap, and ensure critical product traceability.
• Meet daily production output and first-pass quality targets.
• Package, label, and prepare finished products for transfer or shipment.
• Keep a clean, organized workstation and follow all safety and PPE requirements.
• Stop work and report product, fixture, or equipment issues to the Manufacturing Engineer.
• Contribute floor-level observations and continuous improvement ideas.
• Cross-train across multiple products and stations as the line grows.

Skills

Team leadership

Train others

Attention to detail

Punctuality

English reading

Manual dexterity

ERP/tablet literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Brooks Utility Products in Novi, MI is seeking a Lead Production Assembler to guide a team on the production floor, building digital security seals and devices. This is a working lead role: you will both build products and coordinate daily work, mentor assemblers, and act as the first point of contact for floor issues.

You will help keep the line running to meet quality and output targets, monitor efficiency, ensure adherence to standardized work and safety protocols, and support continuous