Lead Mechanical Assembly – Overhead Cranes

Konecranes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Identity theft protection

Accident insurance

Travel insurance

Job summary

Konecranes is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Lead to oversee crane mechanical assembly on the factory floor in Houston, TX. You will lead technicians, ensure precise alignment of components, and drive safety, quality, and on-time production.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to read drawings, and a track record of meeting production schedules in heavy industrial settings. This position emphasizes teamwork with fabrication, electrical, and planning teams.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and precision aligning industrial machinery including motors and hoists.
• Knowledge of machinery alignment principles and precision measurement tools.
• Experience leading mechanical assembly operations in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and assembly documentation.
• Experience managing production schedules and workforce performance.
• Knowledge of overhead cranes or heavy equipment preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct mechanical assembly technicians.
• Establish accountability, craftsmanship, and execution.
• Coach employees to meet performance and quality expectations.
• Address performance issues promptly and constructively.
• Promote teamwork across fabrication, assembly, electrical, planning and quality functions.
• Oversee installation, fit-up, and precision alignment of mechanical power transmission equipment.
• Ensure alignment tolerances meet engineering specifications.
• Coordinate manpower and workflow to support production schedules.
• Monitor productivity and remove obstacles.
• Communicate status, risks, and resource needs to management.

Skills

Machinery alignment

Leadership

Communication

Interpreting drawings

Production scheduling

Safety compliance

Job description

Konecranes is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Lead to oversee crane mechanical assembly on the factory floor in Houston, TX. You will lead technicians, ensure precise alignment of components, and drive safety, quality, and on-time production.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to read drawings, and a track record of meeting production schedules in heavy industrial settings. This position emphasizes teamwork with fabrication, electrical, and planning teams.