Assembly Team Leader

Columbus McKinnon

. Act as a lead in the Stands & Drives department to improve accuracy, quality, prioritization of work, and 5S standards .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeHartland • Wisconsin • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and training capabilities within the Stands and Drives department, focusing on improving accuracy, quality, and safety standards. Proficient in reading blueprints and applying mechanical aptitude to enhance team performance and meet production goals.

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Lead ExperienceBlueprint ReadingMechanical Aptitude5S Standards ImplementationAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Blueprint ReadingMechanical Aptitude5S StandardsConveyor AssemblyTask RotationAnalytical SkillsBasic Computer Skills

Soft Skills

Team PlayerExcellent CommunicationFlexibilityOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Stands and DrivesGemba BoardOn-Time DeliverySafety StandardsTraining

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a lead in the Stands & Drives department to improve accuracy, quality, prioritization of work, and 5S standards
Work alongside teammates to perform conveyor assemblies in a product line
Maintain rotation of tasks within the department and participate in daily Gemba board discussions
Work alongside the Supervisor, Production Manager, and individual cells to meet on-time delivery goals
Act as primary trainer for new employees within the Stands and Drives department
Identify areas for improvement and training needed for individuals within the department
Work closely with engineering
Establish daily and weekly 5S schedules for Stands and Drives team members
Work safely to keep the team incident-free
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Lead and/or supervisorial experience or the willingness to obtain via training or coursework
Ability to lift/lower/push/pull up to 40 lbs. safely
High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) required
Ability to read blueprints
Mechanical aptitude
A team player with excellent communication skills
Ability to think abstractly to deal with ambiguous/undefined problems
Ability to be flexible and adjust priorities to reflect changing needs or job demands
Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
Basic computer skills
Ability to work safely

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional $2.50/hour team lead premium
Climate controlled facility
Free coffee daily
11 paid holidays
Vacation and sick time
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, effective day 1
401(k)
Paid parental leave
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance