Warehouse Team Lead - Vault Assembly & Production

Job Description

Job Description

Team Lead - Vault Assembly & Production

Watkins Industrial Concrete Products/ Alvarado, TX 76009

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
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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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Company paid life insurance
• 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.

At Hugh M. Cunningham, we believe that a great workplace is about more than just getting the job done - it's about fostering a positive, collaborative environment where you can thrive! Here's a few things you can expect when you join our team:
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you healthy and happy.
Flextime: Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
401K: Secure your future with company matched contributions.
Career Growth & Development: We provide opportunities for learning and advancement to help you reach your full potential.
A Fun and Supportive Work Enviromint:
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate and talented teammates who support each other.
Positive Vibes: A family culture that values respect, creativity and a work-life balance.

Come Join Our Team, Where Work Is Both Rewarding and Enjoyable!

Company Description

At Hugh M. Cunningham, we believe that a great workplace is about more than just getting the job done - it's about fostering a positive, collaborative environment where you can thrive! Here's a few things you can expect when you join our team:Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you healthy and happy.Flextime: Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.401K: Secure your future with company matched contributions.Career Growth & Development: We provide opportunities for learning and advancement to help you reach your full potential.A Fun and Supportive Work Enviromint: Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate and talented teammates who support each other.Positive Vibes: A family culture that values respect, creativity and a work-life balance. Come Join Our Team, Where Work Is Both Rewarding and Enjoyable!