Shop Technician Lead
About The Position
The Shop Technician Lead oversees daily shop-floor operations for assembling and integrating modular electrical buildings, including eHouses and Switchracks. The role ensures work is completed according to project schedules, quality standards, safety procedures, drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. It provides technical guidance to Shop Technicians and Helpers and coordinates with Project Managers and Engineers. The position also supports production planning, material coordination, recordkeeping, project reporting, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and project closeout. It is a full-time role based in a shop environment with frequent physical activity. Extended hours or weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines.
Requirements
- High school diploma or technical certification in an electrical or mechanical field.
- At least 5 years of experience in electrical or industrial assembly, including at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality control.
- Ability to stand, lift, bend, and operate tools on a daily basis.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in modular building construction, electrical integration, or related industries.
- Familiarity with NEC, UL-508A, and industrial safety standards.
- Experience with medium-voltage/low-voltage (MV/LV) equipment, switchgear, or control panels.
- Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and assign work to Shop Technicians and Helpers.
- Monitor daily progress and adjust labor allocation to meet deadlines.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient shop environment.
- Interpret electrical schematics, layout drawings, conduit schedules, and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Oversee mechanical and electrical assembly of equipment, panels, and cable systems.
- Ensure installations meet company standards and customer specifications.
- Coordinate with Project Managers and Engineers to review build plans and resolve technical issues.
- Participate in project kick-off meetings and provide feedback on constructability and production planning.
- Coordinate material delivery and report shortages or delays to project teams.
- Enforce safety protocols and verify proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage.
- Conduct in-process inspections and assist with assembly testing and validation.
- Identify and correct quality issues and document lessons learned for future builds.
- Maintain production records, labor tracking, and material usage reports.
- Provide project updates to the Project Manager.
- Assist with preparation for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and project closeout.
- Track and register project hours weekly using Deltek and/or D-Tools as part of the project timesheet process.
- Retrieve material pick lists from D-Tools and coordinate material orders with the warehouse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
