Lead Technician

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

Profit-sharing

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Lead Technician to join the Product Development team.

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 and managers to coordinate priorities, support fabrication and testing activities, maintain product

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong fabrication and technical skills with basic electrical knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability; supervisory or training experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of technicians.
• Provide training, mentorship, and ongoing employee support.
• Coordinate priorities, assignments, and resources with engineers and managers.
• 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 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 following procedures.

Skills

Leadership ability

Fabrication skills

Basic electrical knowledge

Communication & organization

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate degree in related field

Job description

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!

ACT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, company-paid life & disability insurance, 401(k) match, and profit-sharing), and a supportive team environment.

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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