Assembly Technician II

MBI; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MBI in Lenoir, TN is seeking an Electrical Troubleshooting Lead to diagnose, repair, and prevent electrical issues on boat models throughout assembly. You will serve as the primary electrical technical resource on the production floor and partner with engineering to stay current with new models and systems.

You will train line operators, develop guidance and job aids, and ensure compliance with ABYC/NMMA standards while driving quality and uptime across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED with electrical systems experience.
• Two-year vocational degree in electrical systems preferred.
• Boat operation experience preferred; experience with common hand tools preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues on boats in various stages of assembly.
• Perform root-cause analysis on recurring electrical faults andRecommend corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostic equipment use

Root-cause analysis

Train others

Safety practices

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two-year Vocational degree in electrical systems

Tools

Electrical schematics

Wiring diagrams

Digital multimeters

Job description

Job Location

Cobalt TN - Lenoir, TN 37771

Summary

The Electrical Troubleshooting Lead is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and preventing electrical issues on all boat models throughout the assembly process. This role serves as the primary electrical technical resource on the production floor, supporting daily manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and minimizing downtime. The Lead will work closely with the engineering team to receive training on all new models and electrical systems, and will provide technical training and guidance to assembly-line operators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues on boats in various stages of assembly.
• Perform root-cause analysis on recurring electrical faults and recommend corrective actions.
• Verify proper installation and function of wiring, electrical components, controls, lighting, sensors, and onboard systems.
• Utilize electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, digital multimeters, and diagnostic tools to ensure system integrity.
• Document all repairs, adjustments, and findings according to company procedures.

Technical Training & Support

• Train assembly-line operators on proper electrical installation methods, safety practices, and new processes introduced with each model.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for line operators requiring assistance or clarification on electrical tasks.
• Create or contribute to job aids, troubleshooting guides, and training materials.

Collaboration With Engineering

• Participate in training sessions with the engineering department for all new models, electrical systems, and updated components.
• Provide feedback to engineers on manufacturability, design issues, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Assist with prototype builds, pre-production testing, and validation of electrical systems.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all electrical work meets company standards, industry regulations, and ABYC/NMMA requirements (if applicable).
• Conduct inspections at key assembly stages to prevent defects and ensure consistent quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to electrical assembly, reliability, and efficiency.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) with experience working with electrical systems. Two-year Vocational degree in electrical systems preferred. Boat operation experience preferred; experience with common hand tools preferred. Understanding of basic DC electrical systems and diagnostic equipment.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Qualifications

None

Physical Demands

Regularly required to work at, lifting parts and pieces up to 50 lbs., traveling up and down stairs, sitting, squatting and bending in various awkward positions for certain lengths of time - including working overhead, traveling in and out of work areas, walking and being on your feet for a majority of the work day. Physical exertion is required.

Additional Physical Requirements

Sits 1 hour; Stands 8 hours; Walks 1 hour; Drives 0 hours.

Employee Lifts and/or Carries

Maximum 50 lbs; Frequently 25 lbs; Occasionally 40 lbs.

Employee Uses Hands for Repetitive Activities

Simple Grasping – Right Frequent, Left Frequent; Pushing/Pulling – Right Frequent, Left Frequent; Fine Manipulation – Right Occasional, Left Occasional.

Employee Uses Feet for Repetitive Activities

Right – None; Left – None.

Employee Required Activities

Bending-At-Waist – Frequent; Squatting – Frequent; Climbing – Occasional; Kneeling – Occasional; Reaching – Occasional.