Shop Technician Lead
About The Position
The Manufacturing Team Lead oversees daily shop-floor operations for the assembly and integration of modular electrical buildings, including eHouses and Switchracks. The role ensures project tasks are completed according to schedule, quality standards, safety procedures, drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. The lead provides technical guidance to Shop Technicians and Helpers and coordinates with Project Managers and Engineers. This 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. Daily duties involve standing, lifting, bending, and operating tools. Administrative duties include tracking and registering weekly project hours using Deltek and/or D-Tools, supporting project reporting with updates to the Project Manager, assisting with Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and project closeout, and retrieving material pick lists from D-Tools to coordinate material orders with the warehouse.
Requirements
- High school diploma or technical certification in electrical or mechanical fields.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in modular building construction, electrical integration, or related industries.
- Familiarity with NEC, UL-508A, and industrial safety standards.
- Experience with MV/LV equipment, switchgear, or control panels.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and assign tasks to Shop Technicians and Helpers.
- Monitor daily progress and adjust labor allocation to meet deadlines.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work 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.
- Work 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 PPE usage across the team.
- Conduct in-process inspections and assist with testing and validation of assemblies.
- 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 in preparing for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and project closeout.
- Track and register project hours each week 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
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
