Mechanical Assembly Team Lead

MPE-Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Nine paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

MPE is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Team Lead in Milwaukee, WI. This role directs the assembly line, trains teammates, and ensures products meet print specifications and quality standards.

The position is First Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday–Friday, with responsibilities spanning training, tooling, and process improvement. Join a mission-driven medical technology company focused on innovative solutions that improve lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years of assembly experience.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Lead experience preferred.
• Experience with hand and power tools; performing quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Train employees on the assembly of specific products.
• Direct the assembly line and delegate work activities.
• Operate lifting equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
• Provide feedback to supervisors on recurring issues.
• Build product to daily/hourly productivity goals with the team.
• Perform final assembly and inspection per print and customer expectations.
• Document and file quality checklists for production runs.
• Maintain daily KPI data and monitor shift results.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Manual dexterity

Quality checks

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Job description

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Mechanical Assembly Team Lead

Assembly Full Time Direct Labor Milwaukee, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1873

Salary Range: $23.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Mechanical Assembly Team Member-$23-27/hour

At MPE we are dedicated to making a difference in the world through cutting-edge medical technology. Our mission is to be the global leader in design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for the medical and technology industries. We are committed to creating impactful solutions that improve lives and fostering an environment where our team members can thrive, grow, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the medical field.

A better career for you. Creating medical technology for all.

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Assembly Team Lead to join our team.

In this vital role, you will be responsible for directing the assembly line, delegating work activities, and assisting in training and cross training as directed by the supervisor.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where precision and teamwork matter, we’d love to hear from you!

Shift Available: First Shift 6:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Train employees on the assembly of specific products.
• Assist Supervisor in training/cross training associates at different workstations.
• Operate various lifting equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
• Act as a technical resource to assembly team members to address and resolve inquires and problems and provide feedback to supervisors on recurring/major performance issues.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Resolve technical/mechanical issues.
• Recommend changes to Engineering
• Build product to daily/hourly productivity goals as assigned with assembly line team.
• Perform final assembly and inspection of product built to ensure that the product is per print and customers expectation.
• Document, record and file quality checklists for each production run.
• Maintain and monitor daily KPI’s recording hourly and shift results.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities that support Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work area

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience and Training:

• At least two years of assembly experience required
• Lead experience preferred
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings required
• Use of hand and powers tools required
• Quality checks are required

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Regularly required to use hands tools and power tools, blue print reading, training and leading
• Must be able to read and follow directions
• Specific abilities include close vision, reading, lifting up to 50 pounds.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-Driven Work: Help deliver medical products that change lives.
• Growth Opportunities: We support career development and internal promotions.
• Medical (HSA-qualified and traditional plans), dental, and vision—coverage starts the first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Nine paid holidays and vacation time from day one.