EA/SMT Process Technician Lead
About The Position
Responsible for providing day-to-day leadership, coordination, and support for the Process Technician team to ensure consistent performance, quality, and operational readiness to produce quality products in a timely manner. This role involves continuous ownership of daily production performance of various SMT and electronics manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to interact with cross-functional teams professionally and respectfully, adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and possess strong leadership and team-building skills. A high individual level of quality with proven contributions to overall product quality is essential, along with proficiency in operating department’s automatic equipment, including testers.
Requirements
- Associate degree or greater preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Understand and operate complex computer controlled equipment.
- Experience with SMT production operations.
- Manage line changeovers between production runs.
- Proficiently operate a PC and various programs like Microsoft Office.
- Ability to successfully communicate with others within the company, as well as outside vendors.
- Ability to understand and utilize information from data sheets.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently without direct supervision.
- Detail oriented.
- Able to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, rotate, and/or reach throughout an entire shift.
- Must be able to accurately handle and assemble small parts.
- Demonstrates SoundOff Signal’s Core Values in daily interactions with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrate skill set to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Strong leadership and team building skills.
- High individual level of quality, with proven contributions to the overall product quality.
- Proficient at operating department’s automatic equipment, including testers.
- Proven ability to work with and follow directions from the Supervisor.
- Willing to work overtime in support of the department if needed.
- Ability to work with both internal and external customers.
- Have a thorough understanding of all SoundOff Signal policies, procedures, and systems.
- Able to perform job consistently without excessive absenteeism or tardiness.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact and working lead for the Process Technician team.
- Assign, coordinate, and monitor daily tasks to ensure production goals and labor standards are met.
- Provide on-the-floor coaching, guidance, and technical support to technicians during production runs.
- Support the leadership team by communicating team performance, issues, and improvement opportunities.
- Lead by example in quality, professionalism, and adherence to company policies.
- Assist in onboarding, training, and cross-training new and existing technicians across all processes.
- Help maintain a positive, collaborative team environment and proactively address interpersonal or workflow issues.
- Determine issues and potential problems with equipment and provide data-driven corrective actions.
- Maintain files (spreadsheet or database) of problems.
- Willing and able to train others in all department processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
