Mechanical Assembly Lead

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American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Responsible for overseeing the assembly process in a manufacturing environment. This role involves leading a team of assembly technicians, ensuring production targets are met, and maintaining quality standards. Assist the Assembly Manager and Department Supervisor by training employees; planning and directing work.

• Provide daily operation expectations for assigned assembly team members through collaborating with the Department Supervisor.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints and work instructions for assigned assembly team members.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Report daily production output including any issues or downtime to the Department Supervisor.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Performs assembly activities in conjunction with leadership responsibilities as this role is considered a working lead.
• Ensures quality control protocol measures are being met while also maintaining heat traceability for armor materials.
• Enforce team compliance company safety policies and work cell cleanliness on the production floor.

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• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing.

• Experience, education, certification that would be nice to have but are not required

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Hazards, tasks, PPE, ergonomic concerns, travel requirements, workspace (close proximity to others)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.