Mechanical Assembler IV, Lead - 3rd Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-03-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

The Mechanical Assembler IV Lead is responsible for coordinating daily production activities while performing and overseeing high-quality assembly work in support of program and customer requirements. This role ensures production priorities are met, workmanship and compliance standards are upheld, and continuous improvement initiatives are supported through effective collaboration, technical expertise, and adherence to safety, quality, and operational expectations.

This is a 3rd shift position with the following hours: Sunday-Thursday; 11:00 PM-7:00 AM (Overtime may be required)

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Assist supervisor and/or provide direction and leadership to specified work cell(s) without having direct authority over employees. 

• Coordinate workflow and priorities through the production line.

• Become subject matter expert in assigned work cell(s).

• Ensure work is accomplished with high quality, in a timely fashion and is compliant with the company’s standards.

• Identify operational problems as they arise and communicate issues in a timely fashion.

• Measure employee performance and provide feedback to the employee and leadership team.

• Demonstrate proper usage of tools and workstation.

• Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and re-instruct as required.

• Ensure products produced meet quality standards, comply with applicable elements of quality systems, and meet customer expectations and deadlines.

• Provide preliminary review of employees for OJT sign-off.

• Communicate and document standard work changes.

• Comply with and ensure all EH&S guidelines are communicated and followed.

• Support Facilities and Engineering by inspecting calibrated equipment and ensuring compliance, entering work orders for down equipment, and ensuring employees are performing and adhering to 5S practices.

• Maintain materials, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.

• Position requires handling of raw explosive material.

• Position requires completion and clearance of ATF background check. 

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

• Must have four or more years experience in manufacturing.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Prior experience leading a manufacturing cell/product line.

• Experience with interpreting schematics and/or technical drawings.

• Experience reading and/or interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Intermediate computer skills in terms of typing, navigating screens and learning new software programs.

Role Type

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

•       Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 

•       Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees. 

•       Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds a