Mechanical Assembly Lead: Precision Crane Alignment

Konecranes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401k with match

Job summary

Konecranes is seeking a results-oriented Mechanical Assembly Lead in Houston, TX to head the assembly of custom Engineered-to-Order overhead cranes. You will guide technicians, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and coordinate with fabrication, electrical, and planning teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of industrial machinery installation, precision alignment, and leadership to deliver mechanically complete cranes ready for electrical installation and field deployment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience installing and precision aligning industrial machinery, including motors, gearboxes, hoists, couplings, bearings, and related power transmission equipment.
• Knowledge of machinery alignment principles, mechanical tolerances, precision measurement tools, and industrial assembly best practices.
• Experience leading mechanical assembly operations in manufacturing, industrial equipment, heavy machinery, or construction-related industries.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and assembly documentation.
• Experience managing production schedules and workforce performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct mechanical assembly technicians.
• Establish a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, and execution.
• Coach employees to achieve performance and quality expectations.
• Address performance issues promptly and constructively.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration across fabrication, assembly, electrical, planning, and quality functions.
• Oversee the installation, fit-up, and precision alignment of mechanical power transmission equipment including hoists, gearboxes, motors, couplings, brake assemblies, shafts, bearings, and trolley drive components.
• Ensure critical machinery alignment, tolerances, and clearances meet engineering specifications and manufacturer requirements to achieve optimal equipment performance, reliability, and service life.
• Oversee all mechanical assembly activities.
• Coordinate manpower and workflow to support production schedules.
• Monitor productivity and remove obstacles impacting performance.
• Ensure assembly activities are completed according to engineering requirements.
• Communicate status, risks, and resource needs to management.
• Verify proper alignment of hoists, gearboxes, motors, wheel assemblies, drive systems, and other rotating equipment utilizing precision measurement tools and alignment techniques.
• Ensure mechanical assemblies meet specified tolerances for shaft alignment, gear engagement, bearing installation, rail tracking, and machinery mounting surfaces.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical fit-up, alignment, vibration, and performance issues identified during assembly and testing.
• Ensure assemblies meet engineering drawings and specifications.
• Maintain compliance with Konecranes workmanship standards.
• Verify completion of inspection checkpoints and quality documentation.
• Drive first-pass quality and reduce rework.
• Ensure completed assemblies are prepared for electrical installation and testing.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Assembly

Industrial Machinery

Troubleshooting

Quality Assurance

Safety

Tools

Alignment Tools

Measuring Tools

Job description

Konecranes is seeking a results-oriented Mechanical Assembly Lead in Houston, TX to head the assembly of custom Engineered-to-Order overhead cranes. You will guide technicians, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and coordinate with fabrication, electrical, and planning teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of industrial machinery installation, precision alignment, and leadership to deliver mechanically complete cranes ready for electrical installation and field deployment.