Lead Mechanical Assembler

Regal Rexnord Corp; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Thomson Power Systems in Arlington, TX is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Assembler to provide technical leadership for our mechanical assembly operations supporting switchgear and power distribution products. This hands-on role combines assembly work with coaching, troubleshooting, and process improvement to raise quality and efficiency.

The successful candidate will interpret drawings, train assemblers, coordinate workflow, and drive standard work and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of mechanical assembly experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and mechanical blueprints.
• Experience working with hand tools, power tools, and torque equipment.
• Experience reading and working from bills of material.
• Strong troubleshooting and coaching ability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for mechanical assembly operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and bills of material; support complex assemblies.
• Train new Mechanical Assemblers on standards and procedures; demonstrations of techniques.
• Coordinate workflow and assist with manpower planning; ensure standard work is followed.
• Lead problem-solving activities and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Coaching

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Torque equipment

Job description

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

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Build Products. Develop Talent. Drive Excellence.

Thomson Power Systems is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Assembler to provide technical leadership for the mechanical assembly operations supporting our switchgear and power distribution products.

This role combines hands-on assembly responsibilities with coaching, training, troubleshooting, and process improvement activities.

Position Overview

As a Lead Mechanical Assembler, you will serve as the technical expert and coach for mechanical assembly operations. You will support the development of team members while ensuring products are built according to engineering specifications, quality standards, and production schedules.

You will play a critical role in developing assembler capability and helping establish best-in-class mechanical assembly practices within the Arlington facility.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the subject matter expert for mechanical assembly operations
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and bills of material
• Support complex assemblies and troubleshooting activities
• Verify products meet engineering and customer requirements
• Assist employees with assembly techniques and best practices

Coaching & Employee Development

• Train new Mechanical Assemblers on assembly standards and procedures
• Conduct hands-on demonstrations of proper assembly techniques
• Cross-train employees across multiple processes
• Evaluate skill development and recommend training needs
• Encourage continuous learning and professional growth

Production Execution

• Support daily production goals and schedules
• Coordinate workflow within the assigned area
• Help resolve material, process, and assembly issues
• Assist supervisors with manpower planning and resource allocation
• Ensure standard work is executed consistently

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Promote first-pass quality and error prevention
• Lead problem-solving activities related to assembly issues
• Participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the development of visual standards and standardized work

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of mechanical assembly experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings and mechanical blueprints
• Experience working with hand tools, power tools, and torque equipment
• Experience reading and working from bills of material
• Strong troubleshooting and coaching ability

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Lead Assembler experience
• Switchgear or electrical equipment manufacturing experience
• Lean Manufacturing training
• Experience supporting plant start-ups or new product launches

What Success Looks Like

• Assemblies are built right the first time
• Team capability increases through coaching and training
• Mechanical quality issues decline over time
• Standard work is consistently followed
• Employees advance into higher-skilled positions

Shift: Mon-Thur/Tue-Fri 5:45AM-4:15PM

Pay

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 and Affluent 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] 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].

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Notification to Agencies

Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.