Assembly Supervisor - Machining - 2nd shift

• Assembly Supervisor (2nd Shift)
• Itasca, IL | ? Up to $36-$38/hr $3 Shift Differential | ? Overtime Available
  
  

Build. Lead. Get Your Hands Dirty (in a good way).

RDI Group is looking for a hands-on Assembly Supervisor to lead a team of builders assembling complex conveyor and roofing machinery. This isn’t a stand-back-and-point role — you’ll be right in the action, turning wrenches alongside your team while driving quality and productivity.

• What You’ll Be Doing
• Lead and supervise a small team (3 assemblers/builders) on the shop floor
• Spend ~60% of your time hands-on with mechanical assembly
• Guide, mentor, and support your team (40% leadership focus)
• Oversee assembly of complex conveyor and roofing machinery systems
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure proper form, fit, and function
• Partner with engineering and electrical teams to resolve build challenges
• Maintain production schedules while ensuring safety and quality standards
• ️ What We’re Looking For
• Previous experience as a Supervisor or Lead in a machine shop or assembly environment
• Strong mechanical assembly background (must be comfortable on the tools)
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve on the fly
• Experience leading small teams in a production setting
• Exposure to complex equipment or custom machinery builds is a big plus
• Comfortable balancing leadership with hands-on work
  
  

⏰ Schedule & Pay

• Start on 1st shift for training, then transition to:
• 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Pay: $35-$36/hr (up to $38/hr for top candidates)
• Shift Differential: $3/hr on 2nd shift
• Overtime: Plenty available
• Employment Type
• Contract-to-Direct (T-D) with strong potential for direct hire
• Exceptional candidates may be considered for direct hire immediately
  
  

? Why This Role?

• High-impact leadership role with a hands-on edge
• Opportunity to work on custom, complex machinery
• Consistent overtime = strong earning potential
• Clear path to long-term stability or direct hire
  
  

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #inauto