Assembly Lead

Assembly LeadNorton Shores, Michigan, United States, 49441 ABOUT ROLLON Rollon by Timken designs and manufactures high-performance linear components, actuators, and complete motion systems that power industrial innovation worldwide. With a strong focus on engineered-to-order solutions, we partner with customers to develop customized technologies that solve complex motion challenges and adapt to the evolving needs of modern industry. Our vision is to be the world's leading linear motion provider for customized product solutions and digital services, committed to a demanding, innovative and sustainable approach. We are committed to continuous improvement, advanced engineering, and long-term partnerships that create measurable value. Rollon solutions are trusted globally across industrial automation, aerospace, medical equipment, material handling, and other critical sectors where performance, efficiency, precision, and reliability are essential.PURPOSE The Production Lead provides hands-on leadership and coordinates daily assembly activities. This position ensures production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are met while supporting employee training, troubleshooting assembly issues, and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate daily work assignments and monitor production progress to meet schedules and customer delivery requirements. Provide hands-on leadership, training, and guidance to assembly team members. Assemble and verify products according to engineering drawings, bills of material, work instructions, and quality specifications. Perform and support in-process and final inspections, including required product identification and serialization. Troubleshoot assembly issues and collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Assurance to resolve problems. Ensure employees follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and proper equipment operating practices. Maintain an organized work area and promote 5S, continuous improvement, and efficient workflow. Identify opportunities to reduce waste, rework, and downtime while improving productivity and product quality. Communicate production priorities, material shortages, quality concerns, and employee training needs to the Production Manager. Assist with material handling, inventory, packing, and other production activities as needed. Monitor product quality and address assembly issues, defects, and discrepancies. Perform hands-on assembly and other duties as needed to support departmental goals. Assist with forklift operation when appropriately trained and certified and when authorized by the company. Methodological problem solving for issues pertaining to production throughput and quality issues. Minor maintenance to equipment including but not limited to blade changes, grinding wheel changes, tool changes, coolant/lubricating oil adds and changes, TPM duties.SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, and work instructions. Experience using hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and manufacturing equipment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Ability to troubleshoot assembly issues and coordinate daily production activities. Effective communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to train, coach, and support employees in a manufacturing environment. Basic computer skills and ability to adapt to changing production priorities. Knowledge of safety practices, 5S, and continuous improvement principles.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one year of manufacturing experience; assembly experience preferred. Previous leadership, training, or mentoring experience preferred. Ability to safely perform required physical tasks, including standing for extended periods and lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to follow safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment. Valid driver's license Strong attendance, reliability, and professionalism.LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS Lead by example, promote teamwork and accountability, support employee development, and help the department achieve its production, quality, safety, and delivery goals. Work under the direction of the Production Manager and communicate operational concerns and improvement opportunities promptly.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS We offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, dental, vision, life, disability, legal services, pet insurance, 401(k) with a generous company match, paid time off (vacation, sick, paternity/maternity,10 paid holidays), tuition reimbursement. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check that includes: diploma/GED verification, criminal records check, medical and drug screen, prior employment verification. All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.