Position: CTC Assembly Team Lead
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Department: Assembly
Reports to: CTC Assembly Supervisor
Overview:
Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking an experienced Assembly Team Lead. The Assembly Team Lead will oversee daily operations of the assembly teams responsible for completing and finalizing heat exchanger bundles and related components. This role ensures that all assembly activities are completed safely, efficiently, and according to engineering drawings, quality standards, and production schedules. The Team Lead acts as the primary point of contact between production staff, quality assurance, and management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the Final Assembly and Bundle Assembly teams to meet production goals and deadlines.
- Assign tasks, monitor work progress, and provide on-the-job training and guidance to assembly technicians.
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and engineering specifications.
- Interpret and communicate blueprints, work instructions, and bill of materials to assembly personnel.
- Verify assembly alignment, fit, and torque requirements for tube bundles, frames, and final product configurations.
- Oversee installation of finned tubes, tube sheets, headers, gaskets, and other components as part of the final build process.
- Inspect and sign off on completed assemblies prior to quality control review or shipment.
- Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Logistics departments to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
- Maintain accurate production records, time tracking, and material usage reports.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
Hayden Industrial has determined this position involves safety-sensitive job duties and will be considered a safety-sensitive position for purpose of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (“The Unity Bill.”) effective August 29th, 2019.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school certification preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in mechanical or manufacturing assembly, preferably in heat exchangers or pressure equipment.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and assembly documentation.
- Skilled in using hand tools, torque wrenches, pneumatic tools, and measuring equipment.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to motivate and lead a diverse production team in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Supervisor Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
Non-temperature controlled environment with loud noises, dust, dirt, and metal particles that are usually associated with metal fabrication shops. All employees are required to wear personal protective equipment to include noise/hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields, (paint masks, respirator, when required) and OSHA compliant safety boots/shoes within the manufacturing facility.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing duties of this job, the employee in this position is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. This position requires walking, the ability to reach, ascend/descend ladders, bend, kneel, and stoop. The employee occasionally will lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Occasional weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel:
No travel is required for this position.
Benefits:
Hayden Industrial offers a generous benefits package including comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, a generous paid time off schedule, and professional development opportunities.
AAP/EEO Statement:
Hayden Industrial is an equal employment opportunity employer. Hayden Industrial recognizes and embraces federal legislation on equal employment opportunity and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. All applicants for employment and all employees will be afforded equal opportunity and treatment, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability status or other protected status. All employees are responsible for complying with all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, rules and regulations regarding non-discrimination practices.