Assembly Lead

Assembly Lead

Location: Peabody, MA
Company: Vortex Metal Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time

Join a Team That Builds Precision Products for the World's Most Demanding Industries Vortex Manufacturing is a growing precision sheet metal and parts fabrication company serving the aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and high-technology industries. Our customers rely on us for exceptional quality, on-time delivery, and innovative manufacturing solutions.

We're seeking an experienced Assembly Lead who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys leading people while remaining hands-on. This is an opportunity to play a key role in building high-quality products, improving processes, and developing a high-performing assembly team.

If you're a leader who takes pride in quality, enjoys solving problems, and wants to work for a company that values continuous improvement, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and supervise the daily activities of the assembly department.
• Train, coach, and develop assemblers to achieve high levels of quality and productivity.
• Assign work based on production priorities and customer deadlines.
• Ensure products are assembled accurately according to engineering drawings, work instructions, and customer specifications.
• Monitor quality throughout the assembly process and address issues before they reach the customer.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Shipping to maintain efficient workflow.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Track production progress and communicate status to management.
• Assist with hands-on assembly work when needed.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing assembly experience.
• 2+ years in a lead, supervisor, or team leader role.
• Experience working in sheet metal fabrication, aerospace, defense, medical device, or other precision manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and assembly documentation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality standards and inspection requirements.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable using ERP or manufacturing software to track production.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Experience

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• Electro-mechanical assembly
• Mechanical assembly
• Hardware installation
• Riveting and fastening
• PEM hardware
• Precision sheet metal products
• ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• 5S implementation

What Makes You Successful

• You naturally lead by example.
• You hold yourself and others accountable.
• You enjoy mentoring and developing employees.
• You stay calm under pressure and solve problems quickly.
• You have high standards for quality and craftsmanship.
• You communicate clearly and work well across departments.
• You look for better ways to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Why Join Vortex?

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Stable, growing company with long-term customers.
• Collaborative team environment where your ideas matter.

About Vortex Metal Manufacturing

Vortex Metal Manufacturing is a precision sheet metal fabr