Technical Team Lead 3rd Shift

Textron; Lavonia (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron’s Lavonia, GA facility is hiring for a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician on the third shift. You will lead hands-on maintenance, troubleshoot automation, and optimize production equipment to meet quality and cycle-time targets.

Ideal candidates have a two-year technical degree or apprenticeship and several years of experience in controls, automation, or plastics technology. The role is on-site with full-time hours and a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or two-year technical degree, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 3 years in manufacturing; experience in controls/automation or plastics/process tech preferred.
• Ability to read schematics, manuals, and process documentation.
• Experience with PLC/HMI troubleshooting; Siemens PLC a plus.
• Robotics experience preferred; FANUC programming a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support technicians across shifts and areas.
• Review work orders and priorities; assign tasks.
• Coach technicians on performance and standard work.
• Provide troubleshooting and optimization for production equipment.
• Coordinate rapid response to breakdowns to safely restore production.
• Support automation systems installation and integration.
• Ensure maintenance records and documentation are completed.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

PLC & HMI troubleshooting

Robotics experience (FANUC)

Education

Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship

Comparable education/experience

Tools

Siemens PLC

FANUC robotics

Industrial automation tools

Job 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.

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.

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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Primary Location

US-Georgia-Lavonia

Job Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Third Shift

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

09/24/2026, 9:36:50 AM