Electrical Racking Assembly Lead

As a family-owned business since 1970, we truly do care about you. At Muth Electric, we pride ourselves in offering an inclusive culture and safe work environment with ample opportunity for continued education, safety trainings, and both personal and career path growth for our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. We also offer quarterly safety incentives, 401k with company match, referral incentives, early finish bonuses, subsistence programs, tuition reimbursement, years of service bonuses, paid holidays, paid driving time, and paid time off. We are confident you’ll be covered in all the ways that matter most to you.

The Electrical Racking Assembly Lead is responsible for leading the daily assembly of prefabricated electrical racking systems in a shop environment. This role combines hands-on electrical assembly with crew leadership, quality control, production coordination, and material management.

The Assembly Lead ensures racks are built safely, accurately, efficiently, and according to project drawings, specifications, and production schedules. This position serves as the primary point of contact between the assembly team, warehouse, project management, and shop leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of electrical racking assembly personnel.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, layouts, one-lines, specifications, and assembly details.
• Assemble prefabricated electrical racks, supports, conduit, cable tray, boxes, fittings, and related electrical components.
• Ensure assemblies are constructed according to drawings, project specifications, and established quality standards.
• Verify dimensions, component locations, connections, and overall assembly quality before release.
• Organize work assignments and prioritize production based on project schedules and deadlines.
• Identify missing, incorrect, or damaged materials and coordinate with warehouse or supervision to resolve issues.
• Maintain an organized and efficient work area to maximize production.
• Track production progress and communicate status, delays, and potential issues to shop leadership.
• Train and mentor less-experienced employees on proper assembly methods, tools, safety practices, and quality expectations.
• Lead by example by maintaining high standards for safety, workmanship, productivity, and attendance.
• Perform quality checks throughout the assembly process to minimize rework and field issues.
• Coordinate completed assemblies for staging, shipping, and delivery to the jobsite.
• Work closely with project management, purchasing, warehouse, and field personnel to resolve production issues.
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and production records as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Leadership Expectations

The Electrical Racking Assembly Lead is expected to:

• Set the pace for production through hands-on leadership.
• Establish clear daily priorities for the assembly team.
• Hold team members accountable for productivity, quality, and safety.
• Recognize problems before they become production or field issues.
• Communicate effectively with shop and field leadership.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Develop employees and help build a stronger electrical prefab workforce.

Qualifications

Required:

• Electrical construction or electrical assembly experience.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and construction documents.
• Strong understanding of electrical materials, tools, and installation practices.
• Ability to lead a small team in a production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use production or inventory systems.

Preferred:

• Experience with electrical prefabrication or modular construction.
• Previous lead, foreman, or supervisory experience.
• Experience with conduit, cable tray, supports, electrical boxes, and prefabricated assemblies.
• Experience working from BIM/shop drawings is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move electrical materials and components.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing/shop environment.