Technical Team Lead 2nd Shift

Textron Inc.; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex, Lavonia, GA, seeks a Technical Team Lead for the 2nd shift to lead, coordinate, and support Controls, Maintenance, and Process Technicians across assigned areas.

You will review work orders and prioritize tasks, provide hands-on troubleshooting and optimization of production equipment, and ensure proper documentation and preventive maintenance. PLC/HMI programming and robotics familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or two-year technical degree or equivalent experience in maintenance, controls, mechatronics, or electrical fields.
• Minimum of three years in manufacturing, with experience in controls/automation, industrial maintenance, or plastics/process tech.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, and process documentation.
• PLC and HMI troubleshooting or programming knowledge preferred; Siemens PLC experience is a plus.
• Robotics experience preferred; FANUC programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and support Controls, Maintenance, and Process Technicians across assigned shifts.
• Review work orders, preventive maintenance, production priorities; establish and assign priorities.
• Follow up on work, document completion, and coach technicians.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and optimization of production equipment and automation.
• Coordinate rapid response to equipment breakdowns to safely restore production.
• Support programming, installation, modification, and troubleshooting of automation systems.
• Support machine setup and process optimization to meet production, quality, cycle-time, and standardized-work requirements.
• Ensure preventive maintenance procedures, inspections, equipment readings, repair records, shift-book entries, and change-point documentation are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Controls

Automation

Industrial maintenance

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

PLC/HMI programming

Robotics

Education

Two-year technical degree

Mechatronics certification

Tools

Siemens PLC

HMI/SCADA

Robotics (FANUC)

Job description

Technical Team Lead 2nd Shift

Description

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design

and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications

to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial

packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the

most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.

We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business

practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of

what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great

place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We look forward to getting to know you and sharing more about our

values and local benefits.

What awaits you:

• Lead, coordinate, and support Controls, Maintenance, and Process Technicians across assigned shifts or operating areas.

• Review work orders, preventive maintenance requirements, production priorities, and verbal assignments; establish priorities and assign work to the appropriate technician.

• Follow up on assigned work, confirm completion and documentation, and coach technicians when performance, technical approach, or standard work needs improvement.

• Provide hands‑on technical support for troubleshooting, repair, setup, retooling, and optimization of production equipment, plant systems, tooling, and automation.

• Coordinate rapid response to equipment breakdowns and other emergency repair needs to support safe restoration of production.

• Support programming, installation, modification, and troubleshooting of automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, drives, computers, and interfaces with factory control systems.

• Support machine setup and process optimization to meet production, quality, cycle‑time, and standardized‑work requirements.

• Ensure preventive maintenance procedures, inspections, equipment readings, repair records, shift‑book entries, and change‑point documentation are completed accurately and on time.

Qualifications

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Apprenticeship, two-year technical degree, or comparable education and experience in maintenance, controls, process technology, mechatronics, electrical, or a related technical field preferred.

• Minimum of three years of relevant manufacturing experience preferred, including demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: controls/automation, industrial maintenance, or plastics/process technology.

• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing systems.

• Experience troubleshooting production equipment and using structured problem‑solving methods.

• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, wiring schematics, technical drawings, and process or quality documentation.

• PLC and HMI troubleshooting or programming knowledge preferred; Siemens PLC experience is a plus.

• Robotics experience preferred; FANUC programming experience is a plus.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Recruiting Company: Kautex
Primary Location: US-Georgia-Lavonia
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Second Shift
Travel: No
Job Posting: 09/24/2026, 9:36:30 AM
Job Number: 345237