Team Lead - Assembly and Production

Base Pay $26.00 - $28.00 / Hour Job Category Assembly, Pipefitting, Lead Role Employee Type Non-Exempt Required Degree High school Manage Others Yes Description Team Lead - Vault Assembly & Production About the Role Watkins Industrial Concrete Products is a growing startup vault manufacture. We're looking for a hands‑on Team Lead to oversee and work alongside our Vault Assembly team. In this role, you'll lead daily production activities, train employees, ensure quality standards are met, and help maintain a safe and efficient work environment. This position requires fluency in both English and Spanish, as you will communicate instructions, train employees, and support a bilingual workforce If you enjoy leading by example and have experience in mechanical assembly, pipefitting, or manufacturing, we'd like to hear from you. Responsibilities Lead and support a team assembling piping, valves, meters, backflow devices, and related components inside precast concrete vaults. Assign daily work, monitor productivity, and help the team meet production schedules. Train and mentor employees on safety, quality, and assembly procedures. Read and interpret shop drawings, bills of materials, and production specifications. Verify proper installation, alignment, and quality of completed assemblies. Coordinate pressure testing, inspections, and documentation requirements. Maintain accurate production, inventory, and job records. Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, including PPE, material handling, confined space requirements, and lockout/tagout practices. Work with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing to resolve production issues and material shortages. Requirements 3+ years of experience in pipefitting, mechanical assembly, manufacturing, waterworks, or a related field. Previous leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred. Ability to read technical drawings and bills of material. Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. Experience using hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment. Strong communication, organization, and leadership abilities. Ability to maintain production and inventory records. Preferred Qualifications Experience with water meter assemblies, backflow systems, or precast utility vaults. Forklift, rigging, confined space, OSHA, or first aid certifications. Experience with ERP systems and inventory control processes. ***Pay based on experince Summary Competitive pay Medical insurance Vision insurance 401K Company paid short and long-term disability insurance Flex time (PTO) available after 90 days Paid Holidays Watkins Industrial Concrete Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hugh M. Cunningham, Inc.