Assembly Lead

Job Assembly Lead / Senior Electro‑Mechanical Assembler (Lead Role)

Join our team as an Assembly Lead and take the next step in your electro‑mechanical assembly career. In this Senior role, you will lead and mentor junior assemblers, perform advanced wiring and build work, and support mission‑critical projects for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied partners. This position is ideal for experienced assemblers, wiring technicians, cable technicians, or harness builders looking to move into leadership.

• Lead, train, and mentor junior assemblers while modeling best practices and safe work habits.

• Interpret drawings, blueprints, wire lists, diagrams, work orders, and technical documentation.

• Perform advanced electro‑mechanical assembly, including electrical enclosures, cable builds, and wire harnesses.

• Use crimpers, wire strippers, soldering irons, multimeters, and other hand tools to complete builds.

• Execute point‑to‑point wiring, cable routing, and equipment installs for commercial and ruggedized enclosures.

• Build, test, and install CAT5/5e/6, fiber, coax, shielded cables, and solder splices.

• Troubleshoot wiring, subassemblies, and electronic equipment; recommend solutions to complex issues.

• Maintain productivity, quality, and accuracy while supporting continuous improvement efforts.

• Document work through redlines, work instructions, and production/quality forms.

• Support project leads by planning, organizing, and delivering assemblies on time.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; report safety concerns promptly.

• Hold or obtain a DoD security clearance as required.

• 4+ years of experience in electro‑mechanical assembly, wiring, cable building, or harness assembly.

• Strong ability to read and interpret technical documentation.

• Proficiency with crimping, soldering, wire stripping, multimeters, and related tools.

• Experience with point‑to‑point wiring, cable harnessing, CAT5/5e/6, fiber, and coax.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor others.

• Proven ability to lead small projects or work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

• WHMA/IPC‑A‑620, IPC‑A‑610, or IPC‑J‑STD‑001 certifications (or willingness to obtain).

• Experience updating or verifying software/firmware.

• Familiarity with configuring processing, storage, or networking equipment.

• Fiber optics experience.

• Material handling or logistics experience.

• Work on advanced technology that directly supports national defense and global security.

• Be part of a team that values integrity, teamwork, and technical excellence.

• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and certification training.

• Stable, long‑term projects in a clean, organized, 600,000 sq. ft. facility with modern tools and equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach, VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 1, 2026.

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