Manufacturing Technician Lead

EPC POWER CORP.•Simpsonville, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician Lead is a hands-on leadership role responsible for working closely with manufacturing technicians and assemblers, providing day-to-day work direction. This position will oversee and perform a wide range of skilled repetitive assembly and cleaning operations to produce quality products in a timely manner. The role involves following work instructions, Engineering Drawings, and wire schematics, and utilizing the MRP/ERP system.

Requirements

3+ years related experience
Previous leadership or supervisory experience
Excellent manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
Ability to identify colors
Ability to read mechanical drawings and wire schematics and do redlines
Familiarity with various mechanical and electrical measuring equipment
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Acute attention to detail
Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to understand all safety requirements and cautions
Proficient in standard and metric systems
Good computer literacy, general knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude
Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
Must be a problem solver
Core values, exceptional work ethic and continuous self-improvement
Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely
Basic math skills

Nice To Haves

3+ years related experience, preferred
Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide day to day work direction and oversight to the manufacturing technicians and assemblers
Read and redline electrical schematics
Work with wiring and labeling
Understand the functionality of electrical components
Participate in first time production runs of new products
Experience of first article panel and enclosure wiring
Work from verbal instructions (e.g., is given a box of components/parts and is communicated to as to what to do; can create a sketch from this as well)
Create layout sketches/drawings of where to place components
Troubleshoot electrical circuits using a multi-meter
Perform a wide range of skilled repetitive mechanical assembly operations in support of production projects
Assemble, modify, rework, and/or reassemble production components utilizing drawings, pick tickets, process documentation, and/or verbal instructions
Prepare and utilize basic hand tools including but not limited to power screwdriver, ruler, solder iron, heat gun, vise, solder gun, crimpers, wire strippers, torque wrenches and fabrication tools
Participate in the hiring process by reviewing credentials, conducting interviews, and making hiring recommendations
Address and resolve personnel issues in a timely and efficient manner, escalating as needed to direct manager and/or human resources for direction and resolution
Assess training needs of team and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction
Participate in continuous improvement and team building activities; maintains productive working relationships with all team members
Ensure team works in a safe manner and in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
Assist with creation of work instructions and bills of material as needed
Complete all required paperwork; prepares required reports and correspondence
Perform clean-up, organization, and tool inventory activities; 5S
Perform other duties within scope of position as needed or assigned