Line Technician

100249 Saia-Burgess LLC; Vandalia (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric is seeking a Line Technician at Vandalia, OH, onsite. You will support and lead production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient line setup while developing technical and leadership capabilities.

You will engage in training sessions, monitor quality, perform routine checks, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers growth through exposure to automation, AI updates, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be eager to learn and grow technical skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Willingness to follow standardized operating procedures and quality checklists.
• Excellent communication to explain operational challenges and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead training sessions for personal and team development.
• Oversee daily production operations including robot jogging and program resets.
• Perform routine quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.
• Monitor output for defects and contain quality concerns.
• Document quality results and support root-cause analysis for defects.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to improve error-proofing and reduce scrap.
• Support advanced tasks such as programming adjustments and machine backups.

Skills

Leadership potential

Attention to detail

Procedural discipline

Strong communication

Basic programming logic

Job description

Join Our Team as a Line Technician at Johnson Electric! Location: Vandalia, Ohio, USA (onsite) Vacancy Type: Existing Position Schedule: Full‑time

As our next Line Technician, you’ll be at the forefront of supporting and leading production operations while developing strong technical and leadership skills. Your role is essential in ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations, maintaining quality standards, supporting automation tasks, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise in production processes, quality verification, and equipment operation will help push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.
• Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.
• Global Mobility: Opportunities for international assignments and transfers to broaden your career horizons.
• Ethical Practices: A commitment to ethical business practices and integrity in all operations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leadership & Training
  • Achieve high productivity while maintaining safety and quality standards.
  • Facilitate and participate in training sessions for personal and team development.
• Operational & Technical Mastery
  • Oversee daily production operations including robot jogging, program resets, safety resets, and component handling.
  • Perform routine quality checks to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Quality Assurance & Ownership
  • Monitor production output for defects or deviations from standard processes.
  • Immediately contain and elevate quality concerns.
  • Follow quality protocols such as first‑piece checks, in‑process inspections, and final verifications.
  • Document quality results and support root‑cause analysis when defects occur.
  • Champion a “stop and fix” mindset to prevent defects from continuing downstream.
• Process Improvement & Problem‑Solving
  • Identify and lead improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Analyze and communicate reasons for line stoppages.
  • Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to improve error‑proofing and reduce scrap.
• Advanced Technical Development
  • Over time, support advanced tasks such as programming adjustments, machine backups, and AI system updates.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Complete production documentation including labor sheets and quality reports.
  • Follow environmental and safety policies aligned with the Environmental Management System (SGA).
• Day‑to‑Day Activities
  • Lead robot‑control and production operations to ensure smooth setups and transitions.
  • Manage components: loading, purging, organizing for production flow.
  • Perform quality verification at key checkpoints to prevent rework or defects.
• Growth & Development
  • Engage in projects requiring updated technical knowledge and new technologies.
  • Build proficiency with quality tools including 5 Whys, Pareto charts, control charts, and problem‑solving methods.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong motivation to learn, grow technical skills, and build leadership capabilities.
• Detail‑oriented, patient, and able to assess developing issues.
• Willingness to follow standardized work, operational procedures, and quality checklists.
• Strong communication skills for explaining operational challenges and solutions.
• Basic logic programming knowledge is a plus.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience operating robots or automated production systems.
• Exposure to AI updates, production programming, or machine backups.
• Prior exposure to quality systems, defect containment, or lean tools.

Join our global, inclusive & diverse team Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro‑mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.