Lead Production Technician - Second Shift

NextGenEnergyJobs; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Somerville is seeking a Lead Production Technician to lead a second-shift team of technicians and welders, focusing on quality, cost, and delivery.

You will collaborate with manufacturing engineers to qualify new processes and drive continuous improvement through data-driven leadership and hands-on guidance.

Responsibilities include training, safety compliance, maintaining a clean work area, and supporting performance reviews while meeting production schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a manufacturing team.
• Strong focus on quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a team of technicians and welders for electromechanical builds.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to qualify new processes.
• Perform production builds according to procedures and test instructions.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies and implement improvements.
• Enforce safety and cleanliness standards.
• Support biannual performance reviews with supervisor.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing expertise

Quality focus

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

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