
Lead Manufacturing Technician (Shift C) (Conversion)
Jabil · Memphis, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Jabil (industrial) in Memphis, TN. Coordinate daily workflow within the assigned manufacturing area to support production schedules and customer requirements.
- They ask for
- 60+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S, Root cause, Tooling
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live manufacturing postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (60+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 52%
- Team leadership 48%
- Lean 28%
- CNC 28%
- Welding 24%
- Machining 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Jabil
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- 2
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: Jabil in Memphis
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Full description from JabilAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
The Mechanical Assembly Lead coordinates daily activities within the mechanical assembly area while performing advanced assembly and integration work. This role provides hands-on leadership to Mechanical Assemblers, helping the team achieve production, quality, safety, and delivery objectives. The Mechanical Assembly Lead serves as the primary technical resource for complex mechanical assemblies, large form-factor builds, copper tubing installations, fluid systems, and troubleshooting activities.
Starting Pay Rate: $/hr.
Responsibilities
- ◆Coordinate daily workflow within the assigned manufacturing area to support production schedules and customer requirements.
- ◆Perform advanced mechanical assembly and system integration activities, including large form-factor builds, copper tubing, piping systems, valves, fittings, hoses, and fluid management systems.
- ◆Assign and coordinate work activities to ensure production goals, quality standards, and schedule commitments are achieved.
- ◆Monitor production flow and escalate material, quality, tooling, or staffing concerns as needed.
- ◆Interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, and specifications to support production activities and resolve assembly issues.
- ◆Train, coach, and support Mechanical Assemblers on assembly methods, workmanship standards, safety requirements, and process compliance.
- ◆Coordinate on-the-job training (OJT) and cross-training activities within the work area.
- ◆Support Engineering and Quality teams with troubleshooting, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements.
- ◆Communicate production status, quality concerns, and operational priorities to team members and leadership.
- ◆Ensure compliance with safety, quality, 5S, and company policies while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- ◆Perform other duties and
responsibilities
as assigned.
Qualifications
- ✓Minimum five (5) years of mechanical assembly, manufacturing, HVAC, industrial equipment, cooling systems, or electromechanical assembly experience required.
- ✓Experience with complex mechanical integrations, copper tubing, piping systems, valves, fittings, hoses, and fluid management systems required.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
- ✓Experience troubleshooting assembly issues and supporting root cause investigations.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and support team members in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Strong working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, torque tools, measuring devices, and assembly equipment.
- ✓Basic computer skills and ability to work within manufacturing systems and software.
- ✓Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for up to 10–12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- ✓Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation; mechanical lifting devices and team lifts may be utilized as needed.
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
