Assembly Lead @ Aerotek

Job Title: Assembly LeadJob DescriptionThe Assembly Lead is responsible for directing daily assembly operations to ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer deadlines are consistently met. This role prioritizes workflow, monitors productivity and labor utilization, coordinates manpower requirements, and ensures employees follow established manufacturing, quality, and safety procedures. The Assembly Lead oversees employees throughout daily production activities, provides training and coaching, monitors production output, addresses operational issues, and communicates production status and concerns to management and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily assembly operations to meet production goals, quality standards, and customer deadlines.
• Prioritize workflow and schedule production activities to ensure efficient use of labor and equipment.
• Monitor productivity, labor utilization, and overall production performance, taking action to improve efficiency as needed.
• Coordinate manpower requirements and assign team members to appropriate tasks and workstations.
• Ensure employees follow established manufacturing processes, quality standards, and safety procedures at all times.
• Provide day-to-day team leadership, including training, coaching, and guidance to assembly personnel.
• Conduct quality inspections and verify adherence to specifications, drawings, and job tickets.
• Address operational issues on the production floor, including equipment concerns and process bottlenecks.
• Communicate production status, challenges, and resource needs to management and other departments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Shipping, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality to support production requirements.
• Coordinate galvanizing and other subcontracting activities to ensure timely completion of outsourced processes.
• Track labor utilization and productivity and use data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and ensure records reflect actual output and process steps.
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
• Conduct employee evaluations and provide performance feedback to support development and accountability.
• Promote and enforce industrial safety practices, including adherence to Cal/OSHA standards and workplace safety policies.
• Support and reinforce Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement practices on the production floor.

Essential Skills

• 13 years of relevant production planning and material control experience.
• Manufacturing or assembly production experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership or supervisory experience overseeing production or assembly teams.
• Experience with production scheduling and workflow coordination.
• Ability to prioritize jobs effectively and meet production and customer deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and production flow.
• Experience in employee training, coaching, and day-to-day team leadership.
• Proficiency in quality inspection and adherence to specifications and drawings.
• Industrial and workplace safety knowledge, including Cal/OSHA standards.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge and practice of 5S workplace organization.
• Background in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience with Cal/OSHA safety standards and compliance.
• Ability to track labor utilization and productivity and interpret related data.
• Knowledge of inventory and material control processes.
• Experience with production documentation and recordkeeping.
• Basic equipment troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, job tickets, and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience coordinating with Shipping, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Familiarity with coordinating galvanizing and other subcontracting activities.
• Experience conducting employee evaluations and delivering performance feedback.

Why Work Here? You will join a structured production environment that values quality, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to step into a leadership position with direct impact on team performance and production outcomes. You will gain exposure to both automated and manual manufacturing processes, with strong support for continuous improvement and professional growth. The workplace emphasizes a collaborative culture, clear processes, and ongoing development within a quality-focused operation.

Work EnvironmentThis role operates in a fast-paced manufacturing and production floor environment that combines automated equipment with manual assembly processes. The position requires regular standing, walking, and active supervision on the production floor. The facility maintains a high focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement practices, with strong emphasis on adherence to established procedures and standards.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Pittsburg, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Pittsburg,CA.

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.