Technical Team Lead 2nd Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company; Lavonia (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex is seeking a Technical Team Lead for 2nd shift to oversee maintenance, controls, and process technicians across assigned areas. You will review work orders, set priorities, coordinate troubleshooting, and ensure documentation is accurate to keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has an apprenticeship or two-year technical degree, 3+ years in manufacturing, hands-on PLC/HMI or robotics experience, and the ability to read schematics and process docs.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship, two-year technical degree, or comparable education and experience in maintenance, controls, process technology, mechatronics, electrical, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of manufacturing experience with controls/automation, industrial maintenance, or plastics/process technology.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, wiring schematics, and process or quality documentation.
• PLC and HMI troubleshooting or programming knowledge; FANUC or robotics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and support Controls, Maintenance, and Process Technicians across shifts.
• Review work orders, preventive maintenance, production priorities, and assign tasks.
• Follow up on work, verify completion, and coach technicians on performance and procedures.
• Provide hands-on support for troubleshooting, repair, setup, and optimization of production equipment and automation.
• Coordinate rapid response to breakdowns to restore production safely.
• Assist programming, installation, modification, and troubleshooting of automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, robotics, drives).
• Support machine setup and process optimization to meet production and quality targets.
• Ensure documentation and records are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI troubleshooting

Robotics experience

Problem solving

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Siemens PLC

FANUC programming

Job description

Job Description - Technical Team Lead 2nd Shift (345237)

Technical Team Lead 2nd Shift

Job Number

345237

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.

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.

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