Systems Assembly Foreman

Atlas Copco North America LLC; Export (PA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco North America LLC in Export, PA is seeking a Systems Assembly Foreman for a hands-on production role on the shop floor, building and testing vacuum systems daily while providing technical leadership to the assembly team.

This role focuses on hands-on mechanical and electrical assembly, mentoring technicians, coordinating workflow with the Systems Assembly Supervisor, and upholding safety and quality standards on a day-to-day basis.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industrial mechanical, electro-mechanical, or systems assembly experience.
• Ability to read assembly drawings, blueprints, and electrical schematics.
• Experience performing hands-on mechanical and electrical assembly work.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, or lead other technicians.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using precision measuring devices and electrical testing equipment.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assemble standard and custom vacuum systems from engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Perform mechanical assembly, bolting, drilling, tubing, wiring, and component installation.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and quality verification.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and electrical test equipment.
• Prepare completed systems for shipment.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and product quality.
• As shop-floor technical leader, mentor assembly technicians and coordinate daily workflow.
• Assist Systems Assembly Supervisor with job prioritization and issue resolution.
• Identify production issues and recommend improvements to efficiency and quality.

Skills

Read drawings & schematics

Hands-on assembly

Troubleshooting

Mentoring / coaching

Precision measurements

Quality & safety focus

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

Important: This is a hands‑on production role. The System Assembly Foreman works on the shop floor building and testing systems daily while providing technical leadership and support to the assembly team. This is not an office-based management position.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Assembly (Primary Responsibility)

• Assemble standard and custom vacuum systems from engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Perform mechanical assembly, bolting, drilling, tubing, wiring, and component installation.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and quality verification.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and electrical test equipment.
• Prepare completed systems for shipment.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and product quality.

Foreman Leadership (Secondary Responsibility)

• Serve as the shop-floor technical leader for assembly activities.
• Support and mentor assembly technicians through training and knowledge sharing.
• Assist the Systems Assembly Supervisor with daily workflow coordination and job prioritization.
• Help identify production issues and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and quality.
• Provide leadership coverage when the Systems Assembly Supervisor is unavailable.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

To succeed, you will need

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of industrial mechanical, electro-mechanical, or systems assembly experience.
• Strong ability to read assembly drawings, blueprints, and electrical schematics.
• Experience performing hands‑on mechanical and electrical assembly work.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, or lead other technicians.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience using precision measuring devices and electrical testing equipment.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent vocational training.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, 6S, or continuous improvement environments.
• Previous experience serving as a Lead Technician, Senior Assembler, or Working Lead.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%).

What Makes This Role Different?

• Approximately 90% hands‑on assembly work.
• Direct involvement in building custom engineered systems.
• Leadership through technical expertise rather than personnel management.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop less experienced assemblers.
• Works directly on the shop floor with the team every day.

In return, we offer

• We believe there is always a better way. Open for change and feedback is what defines our culture.
• We support you on your journey: individual learning opportunities, world-wide job opportunities or technical training from our academy.
• The safety and well‑being of our employees is important to us, which is why we set high standards for your workplace safety.
• We offer a competitive compensation package

Job location

On-Site
This role requires you to work on‑site at our office in Export, PA, United States.You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.