Lead Manufacturing Technician: Automation & Equipment Maintenance

Wells Vehicle Electronics; Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Vehicle Electronics is seeking a hands-on technician to lead small teams in an electromechanical manufacturing environment. The role involves troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic systems and overseeing assembly from start to finish.

You will monitor PLC and robotic programs, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure tooling and programs are applied to new product setups while supporting operators and engineering to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electromechanical Technology or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to lead teams of 2–5 members.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures in mechanical, pneumatic and electronics systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assembly process from start to finish.
• Understand and monitor PLC and Robotic programs.
• Equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Report production statistics such as finished goods, scrap, productivity, etc.
• Order supplies and equipment when needed, maintain spare parts inventory.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Ensure proper tooling and computer programs are applied to new product setups.
• Support production operators and Engineering to resolve production issues.
• Participate in process improvement activities.
• Other activities as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Equipment diagnosis

Communication skills

Multitasking / deadlines

Education

Associates degree in Electromechanical Technology

Associates or better in Electronics Technology

Tools

Hand tools

Production equipment

Job description

Wells Vehicle Electronics is seeking a hands-on technician to lead small teams in an electromechanical manufacturing environment. The role involves troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic systems and overseeing assembly from start to finish.

You will monitor PLC and robotic programs, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure tooling and programs are applied to new product setups while supporting operators and engineering to resolve issues.