3rd Shift Lead Manufacturing Technician

Colonial Group; East York (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

$1.50 shift differential

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Campbell Chain, a part of The Hillman Group, in York, PA, is seeking a Manufacturing Production Technician III on the third shift to lead complex production processes for high-strength chain and fittings. You will act as a technical expert in forming, machining, and finishing operations, driving quality and efficiency improvements across the plant.

The role requires 3–5 years of related manufacturing experience and the ability to mentor technicians while collaborating with engineering and

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of forging, machining, and finishing processes for high-strength chain and fittings.
• Ability to diagnose metallurgical or dimensional issues affecting product performance.
• Skill in analyzing production and quality data to drive process improvements.
• Knowledge of heat treatment processes and their impact on material properties.
• Ability to mentor technicians and improve overall team capability.
• Ability to operate independently and make high-impact technical decisions.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation of forging presses, automated welding, or advanced machining systems.
• Troubleshoot dimensional variance, metallurgical defects, or coating failures.
• Analyze production data to improve yield, strength, and process efficiency.
• Support heat treatment process optimization (hardness, tensile strength targets).
• Interface with automated control systems (HMI/PLC) for process monitoring.
• Validate setups for new products or custom fittings.
• Mentor technicians and guide best practices in production processes.
• Drive scrap reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Support maintenance and tooling improvements.
• Act as technical lead during production disruptions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forging

Machining

Finishing processes

Metallurgical analysis

Data analysis

Heat treatment knowledge

Mentoring technicians

Independent decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HMI/PLC interfacing

Quality tooling

Job description

Campbell Chain, a part of The Hillman Group, in York, PA, is seeking a Manufacturing Production Technician III on the third shift to lead complex production processes for high-strength chain and fittings. You will act as a technical expert in forming, machining, and finishing operations, driving quality and efficiency improvements across the plant.

The role requires 3–5 years of related manufacturing experience and the ability to mentor technicians while collaborating with engineering and