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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 fabrication company located in Peabody, Massachusetts. We specialize in laser cutting, CNC punching, forming, welding, machining, hardware installation, assembly, and complete manufacturing solutions for some of the world's most demanding industries.

Our commitment to quality, customer service, and continuous improvement has earned us long-term partnerships with leading companies in aerospace, defense, medical technology, and industrial manufacturing.

If you're looking for a career where your leadership, craftsmanship, and dedication will make a real impact, we encourage you to apply.