Mechanical Assembly Lead – Manufacturing

Mechanical Assembly Lead – Manufacturing

Location: Canton, MA
Pay: $25.00–$26.50 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Onsite

Job Overview

We are seeking a mechanically skilled Mechanical Assembly Lead to support daily assembly operations, improve manufacturing processes, and develop clear, accurate production documentation at a manufacturing facility in Canton, Massachusetts.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Mechanical Assembler, Assembly Technician, Manufacturing Technician, or Production Lead who enjoys hands-on technical work and wants to develop additional production coordination and leadership skills.

The right candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical assembly, the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, and practical experience using hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.

Experience with process improvement and creating or updating manufacturing work instructions is essential.

You will work closely with experienced production leadership to improve assembly methods, support daily operations, and help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and consistently.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily mechanical assembly and manufacturing operations
• Read and interpret mechanical schematics, assembly drawings, and technical instructions
• Apply knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments to support assembly operations
• Identify opportunities to improve assembly processes, workflow, productivity, and quality
• Create, revise, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and assembly documentation
• Troubleshoot mechanical assembly issues and help resolve production bottlenecks
• Work with production leadership to coordinate daily workloads and assembly priorities
• Help standardize assembly procedures to improve consistency and reduce errors
• Support employee training on assembly methods, procedures, and proper tool usage
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and quality personnel to address material or workflow issues
• Monitor production progress and assist with continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain a safe, organized, and quality-focused manufacturing environment

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical assembly, manufacturing, or related production experience
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical schematics, technical drawings, and assembly instructions
• Strong working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and mechanical assembly equipment
• Experience creating, updating, or maintaining SOPs, work instructions, or manufacturing process documentation
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing manufacturing or assembly process improvements
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to identify production problems and recommend practical solutions
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with production employees and management
• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Assembly Lead, Senior Assembly Technician, Manufacturing Technician, or Production Lead
• Experience supporting production schedules or coordinating daily assembly workloads
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
• Experience training employees on assembly procedures and safe tool usage
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality standards and inspection methods
• Experience using ERP systems or production tracking software

What Makes a Strong Candidate?

We're looking for someone who understands both how mechanical assemblies are built and how to make the assembly process better.

You should be able to review a mechanical drawing, understand which tools and assembly methods are appropriate, recognize inefficiencies, and document improvements so the process can be repeated accurately.

You don't need to have managed a large production team. What matters most is your technical ability, attention to detail, initiative, and willingness to develop additional operational responsibilities.

This position provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced manufacturing leadership while expanding your skills in production coordination, process improvement, and team support.

If you have hands-on mechanical assembly experience and enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and helping manufacturing operations run more efficiently, we encourage you to apply.