Technical Team Lead 3rd Shift

Textron Inc.; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Inc. is seeking a Technical Team Lead for the 3rd shift in Lavonia, GA. The role leads Controls, Maintenance, and Process Technicians across shifts, coaching on performance and standard work.

You’ll troubleshoot and optimize production equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, drives, and interfaces with plant control systems. Ideal candidates bring a technical degree or apprenticeship, 3+ years in manufacturing, and experience reading schematics and equipment documentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and support Controls, Maintenance, and Process Technicians across shifts or operating areas.
• Review work orders, preventive maintenance requirements, production priorities, and verbal assignments; establish priorities and assign work.
• Follow up on assigned work, confirm completion and documentation, and coach technicians on performance or standard work improvements.
• 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 emergency repair needs to restore production safely.
• Support programming, installation, modification, and troubleshooting of automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, robotics, drives, 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, repair records, shift-book entries, and change-point documentation are completed on time.

Skills

Troubleshooting experience

Reading schematics

PLC/HMI knowledge

Robotics experience

Education

Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens PLC

FANUC robotics

Job description

Technical Team Lead 3rd 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.

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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: Third Shift
Travel: No
Job Posting: 09/24/2026, 9:36:50 AM
Job Number: 345238