Job Title: Assembler Lead
Location: Mankato, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: M-F
About MEI
MEI, a Minnesota based commercial elevator manufacturing and service company is looking for Assembler Lead to join our team. MEI is a thriving company with a fun team-oriented atmosphere. MEI cares deeply about their employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides opportunities to give back to the community.
This position offers competitive compensation and benefit package. Are you passionate about making a change? Do you enjoy bringing new ideas to the table? If this sounds like you, apply at MEI today.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- 401(k) & matching up to 3%
- ESOP with company discretionary contributions
- Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 3 Weeks Paid Time Off and 9 Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Earn 8 hours PTO for 8 hours of volunteering
About the Role
This position assembles parts according to work order instructions and helps support the team as a lead.
Responsibilities
- Assemble various elevator parts according to prints and work order instructions.
- Strap down assembled parts for shipping.
- Follow established company and departmental precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
- Demonstrate respect and regard for customers and coworkers to ensure a professional, responsive and courteous environment at Minnesota Elevator, Inc.
- Participate as a team member by performing additional assignments to meet organizational goals as noted and observed by the supervisor and coworkers.
- Execute additional tasks as needed
Lead Attributes
- Self-Directed – Works independently with minimal supervision; takes initiative and responsibility for outcomes.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Possesses deep knowledge in a specific domain and is a go-to resource for others.
- Influential Communicator – Able to persuade and guide teams or stakeholders through expertise and clear communication rather than authority.
- Proactive Problem-Solver – Anticipates issues and actively proposes solutions without waiting for direction.
- Strategic Thinker – Understands broader business goals and aligns their work accordingly.
- Cross-Functional Collaborator – Works effectively across teams, departments, or disciplines.
- Results-Oriented – Focuses on delivering high-impact outcomes and measurable contributions.
- Trusted Advisor – Provides insight and guidance that leadership and peers rely on.
- Autonomous Decision-Maker – Capable of making informed decisions independently within their area of expertise.
- Continuous Learner – Strives to stay current and actively seeks out new skills to advance area of expertise.
Experience
- High school diploma or GED
Skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Resourceful, problem-solver, able to prioritize and multitask
- Detail oriented and organized
- Able to communicate effectively with great people skills & a sense of humor
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Self-motivated and work independently with minimum supervision
- Unshakeable integrity
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle objects, tools or reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and walk up to 8 hours. The employee must frequently lift up to 50 pounds; the employee is required to request assistance when lifting anything exceeding 50 pounds. The employee is frequently pushing and pulling and occasionally up to 70 pounds.
MEI’s 50+ years in the elevator industry gives us an unparalleled ability to handle both custom and standard elevator projects with ease.
EOE/AA
