Assembly Lead

Department: Assembly. Reports To: Assembly Supervisor. Location: Mexia, TX. Position Status: Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt. Management Level: Non-Management.

Job Summary

Responsible for the general supervision of the KIOTI assembly area and staff which involves the assembly of product, mainly consisting of, but not limited to, tractor units, attachments, implements, parts and accessories for dealer shipments or to satisfy other company requirements. May also be involved in the teardown and rebuild of tractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Completion of departmental reports including daily progress reports, monitoring the assembly schedule, and any other company‑required reports.
• Basic setup and assembly of tractors: attach all equipment needed per customer request – tires, steering wheel, rops, mowers, etc.
• Tear down and repair; work with Product Support Supervisor and Representatives to determine required tasks.
• Parts ordering: trained to order parts online needed to finish tractor builds.
• Mechanical problem solving: determine problems and devise solutions, modify parts as needed, occasional paint touch‑up.
• Maintain forklift certification to move material around the assembly area.
• Assist in warehouse duties when assembly work is slow or as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the assembly area.
• Inventory of tools and report loss, damage, or malfunctioning equipment to the manager.
• Uphold safety standards in the job and work area; collaborate with Warehouse Managers and Product Support.
• Train other assembly personnel as needed to support the assembly area.

Educational and Physical Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; certified training in related mechanics and assembly preferred.
• 5–10 years of mechanical‑related experience required.
• Training on overhead hoist equipment required.
• Forklift certified and able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; familiarity with Solomon, CRM and other applications a plus.
• Hard hat required.