Houston, TX, United States
Employment Type: Permanent Term
Full-time/part-time position: Full-time
Workplace: On-site

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. 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.

Mechanical Assembly Lead

Crane Mechanical Assembly

Location: Houston, Texas
Company: Konecranes

Position Summary

Konecranes is seeking a results-oriented Mechanical Assembly Lead to lead the mechanical assembly activities associated with custom Engineered-to-Order overhead cranes.

This 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.

This 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.

This role is critical in delivering mechanically complete cranes that are ready for electrical installation, testing, shipment, and field installation.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and direct mechanical assembly technicians.
• Establish a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, and execution.
• Coach employees to achieve performance and quality expectations.
• Address performance issues promptly and constructively.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration across fabrication, assembly, electrical, planning, and quality functions.

Production Management

• Oversee 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.
• Ensure critical machinery alignment, tolerances, and clearances meet engineering specifications and manufacturer requirements to achieve optimal equipment performance, reliability, and service life.
• Oversee all mechanical assembly activities.
• Coordinate manpower and workflow to support production schedules.
• Monitor productivity and remove obstacles impacting performance.
• Ensure assembly activities are completed according to engineering requirements.
• Communicate status, risks, and resource needs to management.

Quality & Technical Standards

• Verify proper alignment of hoists, gearboxes, motors, wheel assemblies, drive systems, and other rotating equipment utilizing precision measurement tools and alignment techniques.
• Ensure mechanical assemblies meet specified tolerances for shaft alignment, gear engagement, bearing installation, rail tracking, and machinery mounting surfaces.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical fit-up, alignment, vibration, and performance issues identified during assembly and testing.
• Ensure assemblies meet engineering drawings and specifications.
• Maintain compliance with Konecranes workmanship standards.
• Verify completion of inspection checkpoints and quality documentation.
• Drive first-pass quality and reduce rework.
• Ensure completed assemblies are prepared for electrical installation and testing.

Safety Leadership

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine safety observations and corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience installing and precision aligning industrial machinery, including motors, gearboxes, hoists, couplings, bearings, and related power transmission equipment.
• Knowledge of machinery alignment principles, mechanical tolerances, precision measurement tools, and industrial assembly best practices.
• Experience leading mechanical assembly operations in manufacturing, industrial equipment, heavy machinery, or construction-related industries.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and assembly documentation.
• Experience managing production schedules and workforce performance.
• Knowledge of overhead cranes, material handling equipment, or heavy industrial equipment preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.

What Success Looks Like

• Safe execution of all assembly activities.
• Consistent achievement of production schedules.
• High first-pass assembly quality.
• Reduced rework and production delays.
• Strong employee engagement and accountability.
• Effective coordination with fabrication, electrical assembly, testing, and planning teams.

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 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.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

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.

Konecranes 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.

Konecranes, 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. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.