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Mechanical Skid Assembly Team Lead

Location: Duncan, SC

Schedule: 1st Shift

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Skid Assembly Team Lead to oversee daily assembly operations within the fabrication shop. This role is responsible for leading a team of Mechanical Skid Assemblers and Helpers to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality assembly of mechanical skids and piping systems. The Team Lead will provide hands-on support, coordinate workflow, and ensure alignment with production goals, drawings, and safety standards. This position requires strong mechanical knowledge, leadership ability, and a commitment to quality and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of assemblers and helpers in daily production activities


• Assign tasks and prioritize work to meet production schedules and deadlines


• Oversee assembly of mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and pipe spools onto skids


• Ensure proper fit-up, alignment, and installation in accordance with drawings and specifications


• Provide hands-on assistance with drilling, tapping, bolting, and mechanical assembly as needed


• Verify materials, components, and assemblies meet job requirements before installation


• Monitor workflow to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and minimal downtime


• Coordinate with supervisors, QC, welding, and planning teams to maintain production flow


• Train and mentor helpers and less experienced assemblers to develop skills and promote growth


• Ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and material handling (including forklifts when applicable)


• Enforce all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and hazard awareness


• Identify and report safety concerns, quality issues, or production delays


• Maintain a clean, organized, and production-ready work environment


• Participate in daily production (POD) meetings and communicate team progress

Additional Duties

• Assist other departments as needed to support production flow


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and efficiency efforts


• Perform basic equipment and tool inspections


• Assist in resolving workflow or personnel challenges on the floor

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of mechanical assembly, fabrication, or skid assembly experience


• Proven ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and prints


• Strong working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices


• Experience with drilling, tapping, bolting, and mechanical installation


• Demonstrated leadership or team lead experience in a shop environment


• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflow in a fast-paced setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pipe fabrication or skid assembly


• Forklift experience or certification


• Ability to read isometric or mechanical drawings


• Previous experience training or mentoring employees

Team Support & Collaboration

• Lead by example in safety, quality and production standards


• Work closely with fabrication, welding, and planning teams


• Promote accountability, teamwork and communication across the shop


• Contribute to a safe, productive, and team-oriented environment

Why Join Us

• Stable workload supporting ongoing fabrication projects


• Strong emphasis on quality, organization, and teamwork


• Opportunity to work across multiple departments in operations


• Competitive pay and benefits

Why Join Us?

We’re committed to attracting talented individuals who seek a company with a strong foundation of success and an outstanding culture. We proactively provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways for career advancement with autonomy and flexibility in an entrepreneurial environment.

Learn more about us at www.kelso-industries.com 

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business.