Assembly Lead

Job Title: Assembly Lead Job Description

A leading manufacturer of heavy industrial equipment is seeking an experienced Assembly Department Lead to join its production team. In this role, you oversee the final assembly and inspection of complex machinery while leading a team of assembly technicians to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety standards are consistently met. You serve as the working lead for the assembly department, with a strong focus on hydraulic and electrical systems, guiding the team through the final stages of equipment assembly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of assembly mechanics and technicians through the final stages of equipment assembly.

• Ensure products are assembled accurately and efficiently according to blueprints, schematics, and engineering specifications.

• Perform quality inspections and functional testing of completed assemblies to verify performance and reliability.

• Troubleshoot and resolve assembly-related issues, collaborating closely with engineering and production teams when necessary.

• Train, mentor, and support team members to maintain a high level of performance, workmanship, and adherence to standards.

• Promote and maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment on the assembly floor.

• Ensure tools, equipment, and workstations are properly maintained and ready for use.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality departments to identify and implement process improvements.

• Monitor production schedules and help drive on-time completion of customer orders.

• Act as a working lead in hydraulic and electrical assembly, providing hands-on support and technical guidance.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership or lead role within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in final assembly, mechanical assembly, heavy equipment, industrial machinery, or a closely related industry.

• Extensive experience assembling, troubleshooting, and installing industrial hydraulic systems, including hydraulic hoses, cylinders, valves, pumps, and related components.

• Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems, including wiring, harness installation, routing, termination, and reading electrical schematics.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills for guiding and developing assembly teams.

• Excellent mechanical aptitude and understanding of assembly processes, tools, and techniques.

• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities related to mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, hydraulic schematics, electrical schematics, and assembly instructions.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.

• Knowledge of workplace safety standards and manufacturing best practices.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and consistently meet production deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as a working lead in hydraulic and electrical assembly environments.

• Background in heavy industrial equipment or complex machinery assembly.

• Comfort collaborating with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, and quality.

• Interest in continuous improvement and process optimization within a production setting.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that invests heavily in its people and their long-term success. Employees enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits, along with a 401(k) retirement plan that includes matching contributions. The organization supports work-life balance with paid holidays, sick pay, and accrued vacation, and recognizes reliability through a robust attendance bonus program where perfect attendance can qualify you for multiple cash raffles. A generous employee referral program offers substantial bonuses, rewarding you for helping grow the team. Career advancement opportunities span areas such as supervision, field service, engineering, marketing, purchasing, and more, giving you room to grow your career in multiple directions. The company also offers a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program covering 100% of tuition costs up to master’s-level courses at Portland State University for employees and their dependents, reinforcing a strong culture of continuous learning and professional development. Additional perks include access to Columbia Sportswear and Adidas employee stores, further enhancing the overall employee experience.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing and production environment focused on heavy industrial equipment assembly. The standard schedule runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., providing a consistent daytime shift. You work closely with assembly technicians and cross-functional teams, using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment to assemble and test complex hydraulic and electrical systems. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and productivity, with well-maintained tools, equipment, and workstations to support efficient workflows.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sherwood, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sherwood,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.