General Testing Team Lead

AVANTech, LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance offerings with company match

Professional development opportunities

Positive work environment

Job summary

AVANTech, LLC is seeking a hands-on department lead to oversee operations in Sandblast, Paint, Consumables Assembly, and Vessel Testing programs. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership qualities and possess excellent communication skills, ensuring smooth operations and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical abilities with hands-on technical experience.
• Valid forklift operation experience and certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support operations across multiple programs.
• Ensure production schedules are met and operational goals achieved.
• Follow strict quality programs and maintain technical compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Forklift Operation

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

Who We Are:

AVANTech, LLC solvessome of the most challenging problems in the water industry – from being firstresponders to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant meltdownto implementing patented first-of-its-kind technology. Our projects includeindustrial water recycling and cleaning up legacy cold war wastewater atgovernment sites. AVANTech’s goal is to improve the environment around us andsupport our clients with innovative sustainable water treatment solutions.

Who You Are:

A hands-on, multi-faceted department lead to oversee and support operations across the Sandblast, Paint, Consumables Assembly, and Vessel Testing programs.

• Schedule & Production Management: Understand production schedules and drive the team to meet daily operational goals

• Work with Quality Program: Follow strict quality programs including NQA1.

• Multitasking & Prioritization: Successfully balance several concurrent tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaboration & Flexibility: Step in and assist across any area of the department wherever support is needed.

• Technical Compliance: Accurately follow written procedures, interpret work instructions (travelers), and read mechanical drawings and blueprints.

• Problem Solving & Resourcefulness: Apply critical thinking skills and proactively consult the appropriate resources or personnel to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

• Communicate with Management: Have a strong communication with your direct supervisor. Informing when things change or certain goals are met or cannot be met.

Requirements:

• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong mechanical abilities with hands-on technical experience.

• Equipment Operation: Valid forklift operation experience and certification (or ability to obtain).

• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate effectively with team members and management.

• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership qualities, dependability, and initiative.

• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness and availability to work required overtime, including Fridays and Saturdays, when project demands dictate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands on experience with hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, load testing, and mechanically adept.

Perks

• Varied insurance offerings with company match

• Professional development opportunities

• Positive and supportive work environment

  This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

  AVANTech, LLC is an Affinitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer