Lead Assembler Country/Region: US Location: North Mankato, MN, US, 56003 Req ID 74790 | North Mankato, United States ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc. **Job Description** **About the Team** The ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc. team designs and manufactures hydraulic and electrohydraulic components, controls, and brake systems for off-highway machines. As a member of the Assembly Team, the lead assembler will be responsible for assembling and testing a variety of company products, providing work direction and support to production team, advising on production schedule and delivery with production planners, suggest and implement continuous improvement initiatives, all while maintaining a clean and safe workplace. **What you can look forward to as lead assembler** • Fast-paced work environment • Helping other team members succeed, by providing work direction, and support • A clean, organized, climate-controlled work environment • Opportunities to implement continuous improvement initiatives • Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, or other fasteners • Interpreting engineering prints/drawings, routing sheets, and test specifications **Your Profile as lead assembler** • 5 or more years working in a production environment • Prior leadership or supervisory responsibilities are a plus • Experience or basic understanding of hydraulics are a plus • High school diploma or equivalent • Ability to lift to 50 lbs. occasionally, 35 lbs. regularly • Ability to operate a computer and other electronic equipment • Ability to communicate effectively within and across different departments • Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Suite **Why you should choose ZF in North Mankato** • Opportunity for career growth and advancement as part of the global ZF company • 13 paid holidays per year, vacation, sick time • Annual bonus potential • 401k match • Insurance benefits ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc. is in North Mankato, nestled in south-central Minnesota. This location offers access to “bigger city” services and amenities in the core cities of Mankato and North Mankato, surrounded by several smaller towns and rural areas, with Minneapolis/St. Paul just a short drive to the north. There is a unique combination of economic vitality, talent, livability, and resources found only in Greater Mankato. The region continues to receive national recognition in areas of livability, economy, and leisure. Opportunities for a wide range of activities await outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and in all seasons. Mankato is a thriving arts community with quality theater, music, dance, and visual arts programs. This area offers a wide variety of sporting and recreational opportunities with multi-sport and easily accessible venues and facilities as well. **About the Team** The **ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc.** team designs and manufactures hydraulic and electrohydraulic components, controls, and brake systems for off-highway machines. As a member of the Assembly Team, the **lead assembler** will be responsible for assembling and testing a variety of company products, providing work direction and support to production team, advising on production schedule and delivery with production planners, suggest and implement continuous improvement initiatives, all while maintaining a clean and safe workplace. **What you can look forward to as lead assembler** + Fast-paced work environment + Helping other team members succeed, by providing work direction, and support + A clean, organized, climate-controlled work environment + Opportunities to implement continuous improvement initiatives + Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, or other fasteners + Interpreting engineering prints/drawings, routing sheets, and test specifications **Your Profile as lead assembler** + 5 or more years working in a production environment + Prior leadership or supervisory responsibilities are a plus + Experience or basic understanding of hydraulics are a plus + High school diploma or equivalent + Ability to lift to 50 lbs. occasionally, 35 lbs. regularly + Ability to operate a computer and other electronic equipment + Ability to communicate effectively within and across different departments + Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Suite The expected base compensation for this role is $20.00 - $27.00 per hour. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. **Why you should choose ZF in North Mankato** + Opportunity for career growth and advancement as part of the global ZF company + 13 paid holidays per year, vacation, sick time + Annual bonus potential + 401k match + Insurance benefits ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc. is in North Mankato, nestled in south-central Minnesota. This location offers access to “bigger city” services and amenities in the core cities of Mankato and North Mankato, surrounded by several smaller towns and rural areas, with Minneapolis/St. Paul just a short drive to the north. There is a unique combination of economic vitality, talent, livability, and resources found only in Greater Mankato. The region continues to receive national recognition in areas of livability, economy, and leisure. Opportunities for a wide range of activities await outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and in all seasons. Mankato is a thriving arts community with quality theater, music, dance, and visual arts programs. This area offers a wide variety of sporting and recreational opportunities with multi-sport and easily accessible venues and facilities as well. **What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?** At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility. Find out how we work at ZF: