Manufacturing Technician Lead
EPC Power
Simpsonville, SC, USA
Posted on Nov 20, 2024
Description
Manufacturing Technician Lead is a hands-on leadership role position responsible for working closely with the manufacturing technicians and assemblers and providing day-to-day work direction. Position will oversee and perform a wide range of skilled repetitive assembly and cleaning operations to produce quality products in a timely manner; performs operations from work instructions, Engineering Drawings, and wire schematics. Utilizes the MRP/ERP system.
Requirements
Manufacturing Technician Lead is a hands-on leadership role position responsible for working closely with the manufacturing technicians and assemblers and providing day-to-day work direction. Position will oversee and perform a wide range of skilled repetitive assembly and cleaning operations to produce quality products in a timely manner; performs operations from work instructions, Engineering Drawings, and wire schematics. Utilizes the MRP/ERP system.
Requirements
- Provide day to day work direction and oversight to the manufacturing technicians and assemblers
- Read and redline electrical schematics
- Work with wiring and labeling
- Understand the functionality of electrical components
- Participate in first time production runs of new products
- Experience of first article panel and enclosure wiring
- Work from verbal instructions (e.g., is given a box of components/parts and is communicated to as to what to do; can create a sketch from this as well)
- Create layout sketches/drawings of where to place components
- Troubleshoot electrical circuits using a multi-meter
- Perform a wide range of skilled repetitive mechanical assembly operations in support of production projects
- Assemble, modify, rework, and/or reassemble production components utilizing drawings, pick tickets, process documentation, and/or verbal instructions
- Prepare and utilize basic hand tools including but not limited to power screwdriver, ruler, solder iron, heat gun, vise, solder gun, crimpers, wire strippers, torque wrenches and fabrication tools
- Participate in the hiring process by reviewing credentials, conducting interviews, and making hiring recommendations
- Address and resolve personnel issues in a timely and efficient manner, escalating as needed to direct manager and/or human resources for direction and resolution
- Assess training needs of team and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction
- Participate in continuous improvement and team building activities; maintains productive working relationships with all team members
- Ensure team works in a safe manner and in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
- Assist with creation of work instructions and bills of material as needed
- Complete all required paperwork; prepares required reports and correspondence
- Perform clean-up, organization, and tool inventory activities; 5S
- Perform other duties within scope of position as needed or assigned
- 3+ years related experience, preferred
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Excellent manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
- Ability to identify colors
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and wire schematics and do redlines
- Familiarity with various mechanical and electrical measuring equipment
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Acute attention to detail
- Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to understand all safety requirements and cautions
- Proficient in standard and metric systems
- Good computer literacy, general knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude
- Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Must be a problem solver
- Core values, exceptional work ethic and continuous self-improvement
- Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely
- Basic math skills
- Frequently required to stand, walk, and utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel
- Frequently required to lift/push/carry items more than 50 pounds
- Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used
- 401(k) matching
- Dental and vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Job Type: Full-time