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Assembly Lab Lead-Hand
@ Apex Industries
Moncton, New Brunswick
Overview
Apex Industries is hiring an Assembly Lab Lead-Hand, a hands-on working leader who coordinates daily assembly of optical lens coating and cleaning machines. The role assigns and adjusts work, mentors assemblers, performs mechanical and electrical assembly, and reports to the Optical Assembly Supervisor and Operations Manager. The posting states a full-time employment type and no pay or schedule details.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate daily assembly activities and production schedules
- Allocate work based on skills, workload and materials
- Perform hands-on mechanical, electrical and pneumatic assembly
- Mentor and train assemblers
- Coordinate with purchasing, stockroom and engineering
Requirements summary:
- Experience in mechanical, electrical or industrial assembly
- Experience coordinating a manufacturing team
- Ability to read technical drawings and work instructions
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- ERP and Microsoft Office experience
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
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Apex Industries
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Full company description
Precision Sheet Metal Manufacturing Capabilities: CNC Punching CNC Laser CNC Laser/Punch Combo Brake Forming Welding Hardware insertion Part assembly Painting Powder coating Custom Masking Materials: cold roll steel, aluminum, stainless steel, EG (Electro-Galvaneal), copper, and brass from light to medium gages (.024-.187)
- LinkedIn followers
- 653
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 57
- Reported office locations
- 3808 N. Sullivan, Bldg 14, Spokane Valley, WA 99216, US
- Business categories
- Semiconductor
- Laser
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Apex Industries
- Specialties
- Electronic casings and Specialty coatings for plastics
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Precision Sheet Metal Manufacturing Capabilities: CNC Punching CNC Laser CNC Laser/Punch Combo Brake Forming Welding Hardware insertion Part assembly Painting Powder coating Custom Masking Materials: cold roll steel, aluminum, stainless steel, EG (Electro-Galvaneal), copper, and brass from light to medium gages (.024-.187)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Spokane Valley, WA |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1993 |
| Specialties | Electronic casings and Specialty coatings for plastics |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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Position Overview
The Assembly Lab Lead-Hand is a hands-on working leader responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of the Assembly Lab, where Optical Lens Coating and Cleaning Machines are assembled and tested.
Working with the Optical Assembly Supervisor, the Coordinator supports the execution of production priorities by coordinating workflow, supporting and engaging employees, addressing day-to-day production needs, and remaining actively involved in assembly activities.
Reports to: Optical Assembly Supervisor and Operations Manager
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily assembly activities in line with established production schedules and priorities.
- Allocate and adjust day-to-day work based on employee skills, workload, material availability, and production requirements.
- Monitor build progress, identify schedule risks or workflow constraints, and coordinate adjustments to keep production on track.
- Maintain a visible and approachable presence on the floor, clearly communicating priorities, expectations, and operational changes to the team.
- Promote positive team morale, engagement, collaboration, and accountability through regular communication, recognition and day-to-day support.
- Perform hands-on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and system-level assembly and provide practical troubleshooting support as required.
- Support onboarding and hands-on training of employees and mentor less experienced assemblers.
- Coordinate with Purchasing, Stockroom, Engineering, and other departments to address material, documentation, or production issues affecting workflow.
- Reinforce established quality, workmanship, safety, and housekeeping standards, escalating significant or recurring concerns as appropriate.
- Support equipment testing, final inspection, and preparation for shipment.
- Identify opportunities to improve assembly methods, workflow, tooling, efficiency, and standard work.
- Provide timely updates on production progress, constraints, employee concerns, and other issues requiring management attention.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, or industrial equipment assembly.
- Experience coordinating work or supporting teams within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, motivate, and build positive working relationships.
- Strong hands-on technical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
- Effective planning, organization, and ability to manage changing priorities.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and production documentation.
- Strong commitment to teamwork, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- ERP and Microsoft Office experience; Syspro experience is considered an asset.
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