Technical Team Lead 3rd Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company; Lavonia (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex is seeking a Technical Team Lead for the 3rd shift in Lavonia, GA. You will lead Controls, Maintenance, and Process Technicians, manage priorities, and ensure timely completion of maintenance and improvements across production lines.

You will provide hands-on troubleshooting, support automation systems, and drive process optimization while ensuring safety and documentation standards are met.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or two-year technical degree or equivalent in maintenance/controls/mechatronics.
• At least 3 years in manufacturing, focusing on controls/automation, industrial maintenance, or plastics tech.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems.
• PLC/HMI troubleshooting or programming; Siemens PLC a plus; robotics experience preferred; FANUC a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Maintenance experience

Controls/Automation

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Siemens PLC

Fanuc robotics

Job description

Job Description - Technical Team Lead 3rd Shift (345238)

Technical Team Lead 3rd Shift

Job Number:

345238

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.

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.

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Veteran Statement

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