Lead Production Technician - Second Shift

NextGenEnergyJobs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Lead Production Technician for the Second Shift to lead a team of technicians and welders in building electromechanical parts and assemblies. You will work with manufacturing engineers to qualify new techniques and ensure quality, cost, and on-time delivery.

The role involves hands-on production builds, troubleshooting discrepancies, and mentoring staff while upholding safety and cleanliness standards. Occasional travel or after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Leads and trains technicians and welders to build electromechanical parts and assemblies.
• Focus on quality, cost, and delivery in manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, and train a team of technicians and welders.
• Develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processes with engineers.
• Perform production hardware builds per procedures and schedules.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies for continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to safety and cleanliness standards.
• Provide feedback during biannual performance reviews.
• Handle other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Quality focus

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Lead Production Technician - Second Shift

• Hire, lead, and support training of a team of technicians and welders to build electromechanical parts and assemblies with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processes
• Perform production hardware builds according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions based on scheduling
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement
• Use various mechanical and precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers and a variety of hand and power tools
• Ensure all technicians are adhering to safety and work area cleanliness standards
• Be an active stakeholder for feedback to supervisor during biannual performance reviews
• Perform other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by management

Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally