Lead Electrical Technician

Jabil•Memphis, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. JOB SUMMARY Coordinates and directs the daily activities of the work area. Performs the same responsibilities as members of the team, and in addition provides work leadership to the work area by assisting team members in meeting production goals. Diagnoses problems, interprets drawings and work instructions. Assists Process Engineering in document preparation and root cause analysis of issues involving high level assemblies. Ensures appropriate training takes place for all team members. Works under general supervision. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals. Performs advanced functions as part of training and development, and serves as a resource to others in the resolution of more complex problems and issues. Errors can cause significant delay, expense and disruption.

Requirements

Knowledge of electronics component identification, proper handling, packaging media and placement techniques is required.
Ability to read and understand assembly drawings and schematics is required.
Jabil QC certification is required within three months of attaining this position.
High school diploma or equivalent education AND technical school certificate OR equivalent education and training required.
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in area of specialization required.
Advanced reading, writing and math skills required (i.e., 12th grade level).
Advanced PC skills (i.e., keyboarding skills, function key usage, advanced mouse usage, opening, closing, moving, and deleting programs, folders and files using MS Windows), and demonstrated proficiency in applicable Jabil software packages required.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of pneumatic assembly drawings is preferred but not required.
Basic electricity and plumbing knowledge is preferred but not required.
Solder skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and directs the day-to-day activities of the work area.
Prepares work area for daily production runs and ensures parts and materials are available for production.
Ensures production schedule is being followed, monitors production and escalates production issues as necessary.
Prepares manufacturing production reports as required.
Ensures 5S +1 is practiced in the cell.
Performs same duties as members of the team, and simultaneously provides work leadership to work area by assisting team members to meet production goals.
Trains team members on workstations within the work area and coordinates training (team skill training, reporting, and OJT).
Regular and consistent attendance is required.
Individual is required to stand up to 100% of the time.
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of up to 50 lbs. occasionally is required, as is twisting and bending.
Individual must be able to work overtime as required, must be able to respond to conflicting deadlines, changing priorities, and continuous interruptions. (Percent of time spent on activity - 45%)
Covers for other team members when absences occur.
Provides information and coordinates action plans at cross-functional meetings and communications issues with team members and/or visitors to drive corrective actions.
Provides information to Facilitator on team members’ performance.
Resolves conflict within work area and escalates issues within Manufacturing and to appropriate support groups. (Percent of time spent on activity - 25%)
Reviews employee attendance records.
Monitors, edits and may sign off employee timecards with Facilitator approval.
Reviews and recommends to the Facilitator the approval or denial of vacation and personal time requests, based on knowledge of work area manpower needs, with final approval being reserved for the Facilitator. (Percent of time spent on activity - 10%)
Recruits, trains, and monitors the performance of Manufacturing Technicians. (Percent of time spent on activity - 10%)
Ensures that employees follow safety and ESD practices.
Interfaces with other personnel and customers to acquire information and correct recurring failures. (Percent of time spent on activity - 5%)
Performs other related duties as assigned. (Percent of time spent on activity - 5%)