Lead Technician

Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc in Lancaster, PA, seeks a Lead Technician for its Product Development team. This hands-on leadership role combines technical fabrication with supervision of technicians supporting development from prototypes to flight hardware.

You will coordinate priorities with engineers, fabricate and test thermal products, perform inspections, and help ensure safety and quality while fostering team growth.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, and computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
• Previous supervisory or training experience is a plus.
• Associate degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of technicians.
• Provide training, mentorship, and ongoing employee support.
• Work closely with engineers and managers to coordinate priorities, assignments, and resources.
• Fabricate, assemble, and test thermal products and supporting hardware.
• Perform inspections to ensure product quality.
• Support development of fabrication, testing, and work procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, equipment, quality, and team effectiveness.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and follow ITAR/export‑control requirements.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Technical & fabrication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Job description

About Us

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, data centers, energy, and industrial applications. For more than 20 years, ACT has engineered and manufactured innovative technologies that solve complex thermal challenges in demanding environments. Our team is driven by continuous innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, delivering reliable solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies worldwide.

We are seeking a Lead Technician to join our Product Development team in Lancaster, PA. This hands‑on leadership role combines technical expertise with the day‑to‑day supervision, training, and mentorship of technicians supporting the development of thermal products from prototypes through flight hardware.

The Lead Technician will work closely with engineers, technicians, and other team members to coordinate priorities, support fabrication and testing activities, maintain product quality, and help ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of technicians.
• Provide training, mentorship, and ongoing employee support.
• Work closely with engineers and managers to coordinate priorities, assignments, and resources.
• Fabricate, assemble, and test thermal products and supporting hardware, including brazing and soldering.
• Perform incoming, in‑process, and final inspections to ensure product quality.
• Support the development of fabrication, testing, and work procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, equipment, quality, and team effectiveness.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following company, quality, and ITAR/export‑control requirements.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong technical and fabrication skills with basic electrical knowledge.
• Strong communication, organization, and computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
• Previous supervisory or training experience is a plus.

Our work environment demands a candidate with problem‑solving ability, good communication skills, and dedication to following established procedures for complicated processes. We are looking for strong performers who embrace our culture of Innovation, Customer Care, and Teamwork!

• competitive pay
• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• holidays
• company-paid life & disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• profit-sharing

ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

ACT participates in E‑Verify.

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