Mechanical Assembly Project Leader

Job Summary: 

The Project Lead is responsible for producing and assembling machine(s) and machine parts according to specifications. 

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions of the Job: 

• Reads and follows blueprints, shop orders, specifications, and other instructions in order to build and assemble parts and equipment in an accurate and timely fashion. 

• Operates material handling equipment. 

• Assist coordinator and lead project teams by providing project related information. 

• Sets up and runs assemblies per specifications.  

• Measures parts accurately using scales, micrometers, and calipers. 

• Utilize overhead crane and rigging procedures. 

• Fabricates sheet metal. 

• Travel to customer sites to install kits and machinery. 

• Oversee contracted employees during assembly and install at customer facilities. 

• Must train other employees.  

• Performs department clean up and improvement projects. 

• Manages material inventory.  

• Manages and completes dispatch report. 

• Performs and manages line audit teams and Bill of Material (BOM). 

Occasional Job Responsibilities: 

• Utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment. 

• Assists other departments. 

• Department clean up and improvement projects. 

• Facility maintenance and upgrades. 

Job Requirements: 

• Requires education generally equivalent to a High School diploma. 

• Journeyman Millwright certification, Associates in Electromechanical field, or equivalent years of experience preferred. 

• Requires mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to make metric system conversions. 

• Must have previous assembly experience. 

• Must have the ability to read and understand blueprints and other manufacturing instructions. 

• Ability to travel internationally and domestically required. 

• Ability to navigate CAD documents required. 

• Familiarity with ERP systems required. 

• Must have the knowledge and ability to use hand tools and machine tools such as drill press, band saw, cut-off saw and grinder. 

• Requires good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees. 

• Must be able to collaborate with others (including in-person) to proactively develop solutions. 

• Knowledge of carpentry and pneumatics is a plus. 

• Must have the ability to train others. 

• Must have the ability to travel internationally and domestically.