MACHINE INSPECTION
ASSISTANT TEAM LEAD
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Position: Machine Inspection Assistant Team Lead
Location: Rincon, GA
Job Type: Full-time, Non-exempt, 100% On-site
Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour
Hours: M-F, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM Eastern Time
Position Summary
Aertssen is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Machine Inspection Assistant Team Lead to join our growing team. The Assistant Team Lead supports the Machine Inspection Team Lead in leading daily inspection operations while actively performing machine inspections and quality assessments. This role is responsible for ensuring heavy construction equipment meets safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements prior to delivery, storage, or operation.
The Assistant Team Lead serves as a working leader, providing guidance, training, and day-to-day support to Machine Inspectors while helping to maintain productivity, quality standards, and operational efficiency. In the absence of the Machine Inspection Team Lead, this role assumes leadership responsibilities to ensure operational continuity. The Machine Inspection Assistant Team Lead position is considered safety-sensitive.*
Responsibilities
- Perform inbound, outbound, pre-delivery (PDI), and quality inspections on heavy construction equipment.
- Inspect mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and structural systems to verify equipment meets manufacturer and customer specifications.
- Identify equipment deficiencies, damage, wear, and safety concerns, and document findings accurately.
- Safely operate equipment to verify performance and operational readiness.
- Ensure customer-requested modifications, decals, and special requirements are completed correctly.
- Complete inspection reports, photographs, and documentation using company systems.
- Support the resolution of quality issues and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist the Machine Inspection Team Lead with coordinating daily workflow and inspection priorities.
- Coach and support fellow inspectors while helping maintain a collaborative team environment.
- Work closely with customers and internal departments to ensure equipment is delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.
- Promote a culture of safety by following OSHA, company, and customer requirements.
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional work areas.
All duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance with our company's quality, environmental, and health policies and procedures.
Required Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Strong mechanical knowledge of heavy construction and industrial equipment.
- Knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and assembly systems.
- Experience performing equipment inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and condition assessments.
- Ability to safely operate various types of heavy equipment.
- Proficiency with inspection and measurement tools, including calipers and torque wrenches.
- Working knowledge of equipment safety requirements and industry regulations.
Leadership Competencies
- Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and support team members.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment with minimal to no supervision.
Administrative Competencies
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Experience using warehouse, maintenance, inspection, or work management systems.
- Strong communication and documentation skills, and the ability to ask questions, report concerns, and coordinate clearly with teammates across the organization.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting, recordkeeping, and data entry.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in heavy equipment inspection, maintenance, repair, or a related field.
- Experience working with heavy construction or industrial equipment required.
- Previous experience as a lead, trainer, mentor, or team coordinator preferred.
- Commitment to following safety procedures, company policies, and operational guidelines without shortcuts.
- A current, valid driver's license with an insurable driving record is required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to safely lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physical work throughout the workday.
- Ability to climb up, under, around, and over large equipment.
- Ability to safely work at heights up to 30 feet while following required safety procedures.
- Ability to work in small or confined spaces and tight loading areas while maintaining situational awareness.
- Ability to work outdoors year-round and in non-climate-controlled warehouse environments.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively.
Safety-Sensitive Position Designation*
This position is designated as a safety-sensitive role. The essential functions of this position include the operation of heavy machinery, construction equipment, powered industrial trucks (including forklifts), or the supervision of employees performing such duties. Performance of these duties while impaired could present a substantial risk of serious injury to the employee or others.
As a result, this position is subject to pre-employment and other drug testing requirements consistent with Company policy and applicable state and federal law.
Our Culture (A work in progress!)
At Aertssen, our motto is โPeople, Power, and Passion to Build On.โ Thatโs the culture we are working toward. Today, weโre a high-output, operations-driven environment where decisions move quickly, and leadership is deeply engaged in the day-to-day business.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to make a real impact in a high-volume, startup-like environment.
- Be part of a diverse, international organization with a strong operational focus.
- Work alongside dedicated and hardworking team members who value collaboration and accountability.
Aertssen Logistics USA, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.
*All candidates who receive a written offer must pass a drug test and background check.
Aertssen Logistics USA, Inc. has established an alternative dispute resolution program that includes binding arbitration to resolve legal disputes arising from the application or employment context.