Team Lead Assembly

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Busch Vacuum Solutions
is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for use in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling.

We have an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Team Lead – Assembly at our manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia!

The Team Lead – Assembly is a hands-on leadership position responsible for providing daily direction and support to an assembly team while actively participating in production. This role helps ensure the team meets production, quality, safety, and delivery expectations while supporting problem solving and continuous improvement efforts on the production floor.

As an extension of the Assembly Supervisor, the Team Lead helps coordinate daily work assignments, communicates production priorities, supports team members with technical and assembly-related issues, monitors workflow and production goals, and escalates concerns when needed. This position does not have direct reports but plays an important role in the day-to-day leadership and performance of the assembly team.

This is a 1st shift position, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, and is fully onsite at our Virginia Beach manufacturing facility.

Targeted Compensation: Starting at $25.00 per hour, with final compensation based on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

• Provide daily leadership and direction to assembly team members to support production, quality, safety, and delivery goals.
• Review and update Shop Floor Management (SFM) boards and lead daily team meetings to communicate production plans, priorities, and concerns.
• Help plan and coordinate daily work assignments based on production requirements.
• Lead problem-solving efforts at the team level and elevate issues to the appropriate supervisor or department when needed.
• Support team members with assembly processes, troubleshooting, and technical questions.
• Monitor shop orders and delivery requirements to help ensure work is completed on time.
• Help drive team efficiency, productivity, and adherence to established quality standards.
• Track and report production metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as needed.
• Lead and support continuous improvement activities focused on eliminating waste, improving processes, and reducing costs.
• Maintain regular communication with other departments to support production requirements.
• Review test requirements, shop routings, process sheets, pump load sheets, bills of material (BOM), and assembly instructions in preparation for production work.
• Perform hands-on mechanical assembly and sub-assembly work using established work instructions, hand tools, pneumatic tools, measuring instruments, and hoists as required.
• Verify parts, specifications, measurements, and clearances throughout the assembly process.
• Troubleshoot test failures and perform repairs as needed.
• Identify and reject products that do not meet specifications and complete required quality documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.

• High School Diploma or GED:
  Required
• 5+ years of experience in general assembly work or mechanical trade work:
  Required
• Experience using measuring instruments, including calipers, feeler gauges, or micrometers:
  Required
• Experience using pneumatic‑driven tools and hand tools:
  Preferred
• Previous experience providing leadership, direction, or day‑to‑day support within a production or manufacturing environment:
  Preferred
• Experience reading and interpreting assembly instructions, standard work instructions, bills of material (BOM), shop routings, and other production documentation:
  Required
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