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Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.\nJob Description\nMechanical Assembly Floor Lead\nCrane Mechanical Assembly\nLocation: Houston, Texas\nCompany: Konecranes\nPosition Summary\nKonecranes is seeking a results-oriented Mechanical Assembly Supervisor to lead the mechanical assembly activities associated with custom Engineered-to-Order overhead cranes.\nThis position is responsible for ensuring crane components are assembled safely, correctly, and efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality and workmanship. The Mechanical Assembly Foreman provides direct leadership to assembly personnel, coordinates production priorities, and drives accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and schedule adherence.\nThis role requires a strong understanding of industrial machinery installation and precision alignment techniques to ensure hoists, gearboxes, motors, drive systems, and other critical crane components are assembled and perform in accordance with engineering and quality standards.\nThis role is critical in delivering mechanically complete cranes that are ready for electrical installation, testing, shipment, and field installation.\nKey Responsibilities\nLeadership & Team Development\nLead and direct mechanical assembly technicians.\nEstablish a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, and execution.\nCoach employees to achieve performance and quality expectations.\nAddress performance issues promptly and constructively.\nPromote teamwork and collaboration across fabrication, assembly, electrical, planning, and quality functions.\nProduction Management\nOversee the installation, fit-up, and precision alignment of mechanical power transmission equipment including hoists, gearboxes, motors, couplings, brake assemblies, shafts, bearings, and trolley drive components.\nEnsure critical machinery alignment, tolerances, and clearances meet engineering specifications and manufacturer requirements to achieve optimal equipment performance, reliability, and service life.\nOversee all mechanical assembly activities.\nCoordinate manpower and workflow to support production schedules.\nMonitor productivity and remove obstacles impacting performance.\nEnsure assembly activities are completed according to engineering requirements.\nCommunicate status, risks, and resource needs to management.\nQuality & Technical Standards\nVerify proper alignment of hoists, gearboxes, motors, wheel assemblies, drive systems, and other rotating equipment utilizing precision measurement tools and alignment techniques.\nEnsure mechanical assemblies meet specified tolerances for shaft alignment, gear engagement, bearing installation, rail tracking, and machinery mounting surfaces.\nTroubleshoot and resolve mechanical fit-up, alignment, vibration, and performance issues identified during assembly and testing.\nEnsure assemblies meet engineering drawings and specifications.\nMaintain compliance with Konecranes workmanship standards.\nVerify completion of inspection checkpoints and quality documentation.\nDrive first-pass quality and reduce rework.\nEnsure completed assemblies are prepared for electrical installation and testing.\nSafety Leadership\nLead and promote a strong safety culture.\nEnsure compliance with company safety policies and procedures.\nConduct routine safety observations and corrective actions.\nMaintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.\n* This position will be located on the factory floor.\nQualifications\nDesired Qualifications\nDemonstrated experience installing and precision aligning industrial machinery, including motors, gearboxes, hoists, couplings, bearings, and related power transmission equipment.\nKnowledge of machinery alignment principles, mechanical tolerances, precision measurement tools, and industrial assembly best practices.\nExperience leading mechanical assembly operations in manufacturing, industrial equipment, heavy machinery, or construction-related industries.\nStrong leadership and communication skills.\nAbility to interpret mechanical drawings and assembly documentation.\nExperience managing production schedules and workforce performance.\nKnowledge of overhead cranes, material handling equipment, or heavy industrial equipment preferred.\nDemonstrated commitment to safety and quality.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nSafe execution of all assembly activities.\nConsistent achievement of production schedules.\nHigh first-pass assembly quality.\nReduced rework and production delays.\nStrong employee engagement and accountability.\nEffective coordination with fabrication, electrical assembly, testing, and planning teams.\nAdditional Information\nWhat we offer:\nBenefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!\nVacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.\nSick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service\nHolidays: 10 paid holidays per year\n Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.\nKonecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.\nKonecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. 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