Assembly Technical Lead

The posted range reflects market-based pay. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and related qualifications.

METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN is a precision machining company, and our company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries.

Our Culture is best in class! "BUILT RIGHT. EVERY TIME" is not just a slogan, we build things that make a difference in people's lives. A career at METAL CRAFT is rewarding for far more reasons than you might imagine. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported. We understand there are lots of choices out there, that is why for over 40 years we have been providing stability, a safe and clean environment, challenging work and are invested in the growth of our people to take them as far as they want to go.

Join our team as an Assembly Technical Lead!
In this hands-on leadership role, you'll play a key part in driving production excellence, quality, and efficiency within our assembly, saw, and shipping departments. You'll lead by example-training and mentoring team members to reach their full potential, solving technical challenges, and ensuring smooth, high-quality operations every day.

We're looking for someone who thrives on collaboration, brings a positive attitude, and is motivated to make an impact. If you enjoy tackling daily production goals, optimizing processes, and fostering a strong, team-driven environment, this is your opportunity to help us reach new levels of success!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

Responsible for aligning work to team members appropriately in their area and/or shift, communicating positively and thoroughly with leads in other areas and shifts to measure and achieve desired results.

Perform positive and effective shift turnover and hand off.

Develop and maintain documentation to aid in process consistency, quality, and efficiency.

Maintain a safe working environment.

Complete new setup sheets and update setup sheets for both legacy and new product.

Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency with collaboration of engineering team and production supervisor.

Work with Engineering to improve production processes within the assembly area.

Assist Engineering to resolve issues new process implementation and testing activities.
Assists in the training and development of team members in the department.

ssist with troubleshooting issues with processes and equipment; escalate problems when appropriate.

Communicate any production stoppages or constraints to all affected departments at time of observation. Collaborate with other areas and try to recommend a solution for the stoppage/constraint.

Assist with the interview and hiring process.
Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

3-5 years' experience; previous manufacturing experience preferred; previous work in a machine shop desired.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Strong technical experience with assembly.

Strong working knowledge of company policies and procedures.

Ability to read blueprints.

Ability to use micrometers, Vernier calipers, and other QA gauges.

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to shifting priorities.

Strong problem solving, technical, decision-making skills and the ability to think independently.

CORE VALUES

People - We can do it

Innovation - We work together

Service - We honor our word

Quality - We do what's right

1st shift: Monday-Thursday 5:00AM - 3:30PM + overtime as needed on Fridays

Non-exempt (hourly)

Benefits Eligible position (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, profit sharing, holiday pay, PTO)

Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.