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Sanmina-SCI · San Jose, CA

# Mechanical Assembler Lead

San Jose, California, United States Manager or lead $55,000 - $60,000 Skilled Trades & Maintenance 

Listed on Sanmina-SCI’s official careers site. Posted November 4, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Sanmina-SCI’s careers site →](https://jobs.sanmina.com/jobs/18445193-mechanical-assembler-lead)

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## Job description

Description Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

### Summary

This role is responsible for ensuring the production assembly cell remains actively engaged to meet daily customer demand and production schedules. The Manufacturing Team Lead provides effective training to the assembly cell and ensures that safety and quality standards are consistently maintained. In addition to training new team members, the Lead will assemble products using a variety of hand and power tools, fixtures, work instructions, and test equipment to perform necessary operations.

With necessary training, the Manufacturing Team Lead will use Sanmina MES systems, Google applications, and Microsoft Excel to track parts and report production.

### What You'll Do
- Collaborate with supervisors and support staff to manage and prioritize staffing assignments, ensuring all customer demands and production schedules are met.
- Coordinate and execute employee training to ensure strict adherence to procedures and quality requirements.
- Utilize basic problem-solving skills to maintain stable work cell operations.
- Report any issues regarding quality, processes, equipment, materials, or labor to the Production Supervisor or Manager.
- Work closely with support teams—including Technicians, Manufacturing Engineering, and Materials/Warehouse—to resolve operational issues.
- Observe, maintain, coordinate, and complete standard work.
- Complete lot acceptance activities for the assigned assembly cell.
- Update production metrics and facilitate regular team communication.
- Identify and support continuous improvement efforts in coordination with the Production Supervisor.
- Sustain and drive lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
- Participate as an active member of the production assembly team by assembling products.
- Follow all documented policies and procedures as designated by the company's Quality System.
- Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
- Complete all required documentation related to business or regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate efficient manufacturing functions.

### What You'll Bring
- Minimum of 4 years of experience leading teams or projects is strongly desired.
- Background in lean manufacturing and continuous process improvement.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Strong organizational skills.

### Sanmina employees also receive benefits including

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

### Salary Range(annual)

$55,000 - $60,000 ($26.44 - 28.84 / Hour)

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Nov 4, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 11, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 11, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Pay: $55,000 - $60,000[Apply on Sanmina-SCI’s careers site →](https://jobs.sanmina.com/jobs/18445193-mechanical-assembler-lead)

## Hiring at Sanmina-SCI
- Open jobs: 1,837
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Nov 11, 2026

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