Department Lead

The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial equipment, mechanical assembly, fabrication, blueprints, pneumatics, and electromechanical systems, along with the ability to guide a team and keep projects on schedule. We are currently seeking an experienced Department Lead with a strong mechanical and industrial equipment background to oversee the daily operations of our client’s in-house assembly department located in Anderson, SC.

Department Lead – Mechanical / Industrial Assembly
We are currently seeking an experienced Department Lead with a strong mechanical and industrial equipment background to oversee the daily operations of our client’s in-house assembly department located in Anderson, SC.
This is a hands-on working supervisor role for someone who enjoys building, troubleshooting, and leading a team. The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial equipment, mechanical assembly, fabrication, blueprints, pneumatics, and electromechanical systems, along with the ability to guide a team and keep projects on schedule.
If you are a mechanically skilled professional looking to take the next step in your career while staying involved in the hands-on work, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities

• Lead and actively participate in the assembly and fabrication of industrial equipment and machinery.
• Read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints, schematics, engineering drawings, and layouts.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and help diagnose electromechanical and pneumatic issues.
• Verify mechanical and electrical components are assembled according to specifications.
• Conduct inspections and final testing to ensure equipment meets quality and customer requirements.
• Identify and resolve assembly, mechanical, and equipment issues during production.
• Coordinate daily workflows and assign work to assemblers and technicians.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and training to team members.
• Mentor junior technicians and help develop team members' mechanical skills.
• Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and according to established procedures.
• Monitor projects from fabrication and assembly through final testing and customer handover.
• Track schedules, materials, tooling, and project progress.
• Work with purchasing and other departments to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Help prevent project delays and identify potential issues before they impact production.
• Enforce OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, and proper PPE use.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Ensure completed equipment meets required mechanical, electrical, and quality standards before leaving the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial equipment manufacturing, mechanical assembly, fabrication, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong hands-on mechanical experience with industrial equipment.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and electromechanical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial machinery and equipment.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and OSHA regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.

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