Tech Lead: Production & Troubleshooting

The Gorilla Glue Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gorilla Glue Company is seeking a Lead Technician I to operate and troubleshoot advanced production equipment, coordinate line activities, and train operators. You’ll ensure safety, quality, and timely execution of priorities on the assigned line or area.

Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical aptitude, experience with changeovers, and the ability to coach others while maintaining production momentum and compliance with GMP and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a Machine Operator III or Lead Technician trainee.
• Experience with production equipment operation, changeovers, troubleshooting, quality checks, and operator training.
• Train-the-Trainer certification or completion within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety‑first mindset and follow PPE, GMP, equipment, guarding, and energy‑control requirements.
• Operate and support assigned production and packaging equipment.
• Perform equipment setups and changeovers within training and authorization.
• Troubleshoot routine and moderately complex equipment, process, and production issues.
• Coordinate defined workflow, operator assignments, and production activities for an assigned line or area.
• Train and coach Operators on procedures, standards, and troubleshooting practices.
• Verify equipment setup, components, labels, product requirements, and documentation.
• Communicate production priorities, equipment conditions, and changes in activity.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading work instructions

Changeovers

Coaching

Communication

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Production reporting systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Machine Operator III / Lead Technician trainee experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Production reporting systems

Job description

The Gorilla Glue Company is seeking a Lead Technician I to operate and troubleshoot advanced production equipment, coordinate line activities, and train operators. You’ll ensure safety, quality, and timely execution of priorities on the assigned line or area.

Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical aptitude, experience with changeovers, and the ability to coach others while maintaining production momentum and compliance with GMP and safety guidelines.