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Job Title: Lead Manufacturing Technician
Type of Role: Direct Hire
Shift / Hours: Days
Location: Houston Texas
Salary Range: $49,000- $71,000
Position Summary
The Lead Manufacturing Technician is responsible for supporting setup, operation, process stability, quality execution, and team readiness within a manufacturing cell in a new facility focused on the U.S. energy market. This role is intended for experienced manufacturing personnel who will serve a critical role during facility ramp-up, supporting equipment startup, operator training, process stabilization, commissioning support, and production readiness. This position supports the manufacture of a broad range of high-quality energy products, including medium-voltage distribution transformers, instrument transformers, switchgear, and related engineered electrical products. Depending on cell assignment, the role may support operations such as material preparation, core processing, winding, precision assembly, active part assembly, final assembly, drying, vacuum processing, liquid filling, inspection, and related manufacturing activities. The Lead Manufacturing Technician is expected to reinforce workmanship standards, support standard work development, drive process discipline, and help establish a safe, quality-focused production culture in a new manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
? Set up, operate, and support manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and workstations in accordance with engineering requirements, work instructions, and production schedules.
? Support assigned cell operations, which may include automated material processing, core preparation, winding, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, active part assembly, final assembly, drying, vacuum processing, liquid filling, or related manufacturing processes.
? Monitor process performance and make routine adjustments within defined procedures to maintain quality, repeatability, throughput, and process stability.
? Support startup, commissioning, qualification, and readiness activities for new equipment, tooling, and manufacturing processes during facility ramp-up.
? Assist in developing and refining standard work, visual controls, best practices, and process documentation for assigned operations.
? Perform manufacturing and assembly work in accordance with engineering drawings, bills of material, work instructions, specifications, and workmanship standards.
? Support precision build activities involving conductors, laminations, coils, insulation systems, transformer core components, hardware, accessories, fittings, leads, and related engineered materials.
? Support upstream and downstream flow by preparing parts, assemblies, and work areas for the next stage of manufacturing.
Quality Control and Inspection
? Inspect raw materials, components, subassemblies, and finished work for condition, completeness, dimensional conformance, workmanship, and compliance to specifications.
? Use standard metrology and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, rulers, tape measures, and related equipment.
? Perform required in-process visual, dimensional, and basic electrical conformance checks in accordance with approved procedures.
? Identify defects, non-conformances, process deviations, contamination risks, fit-up issues, insulation issues, alignment issues, or equipment-related concerns, and take corrective action in accordance with standard procedures.
? Maintain accurate production records, material traceability, inspection records, and quality documentation via the use of ERP, production tracking, and quality systems.
? Support root cause and corrective action efforts to improve safety, quality, consistency, and reduce rework. Material Handling, Equipment Care, and Team Support
? Safely handle raw materials, heavy components, subassemblies, and finished goods using approved lifting and handling devices such as overhead cranes, hoists, fixtures, carts, or related equipment.
? Stage materials, tools, consumables, and components to support efficient workflow while maintaining organization and traceability.
? Perform routine equipment checks, daily safety inspections, and basic preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
? Support troubleshooting of equipment, tooling, and process issues in coordination with maintenance, engineering, quality, and supervision.
? Support training, qualification, and onboarding of new technicians and operators during factory ramp-up.
? Share process knowledge, equipment best practices, workmanship expectations, and quality standards with team members.
? Help identify process gaps, training needs, workflow constraints, and improvement opportunities within the manufacturing cell.
? Lead by example in safety, quality, execution, and workplace discipline.
Required Qualifications
? High School Diploma or GED required.
? 3+ years of experience in at least one of the following quality-critical areas: precision manufacturing, automated equipment operation, winding, electrical assembly, mechanical assembly, core processing, transformer manufacturing, process equipment operation, electric motor manufacturing, switchgear manufacturing, instrumentation transformer manufacturing, electrical equipment manufacturing, electrical steel processing, or similar experience in manufacturing, industrial, or production environment within the energy sector
? Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, bills of material, specifications, and production documentation.
? Proficiency with standard metrology and inspection tools.
? Strong mechanical and/or Electrical aptitude and solid attention to detail.
? Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and respond to quality, equipment, assembly, or process issues.
? Ability to work within defined process controls while maintaining build quality, repeatability, and traceability. Preferred Qualifications
? Associate degree (AAS) in Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or related field.
? 5+ years of experience in at least one of the following quality-critical areas: precision manufacturing, automated equipment operation, winding, electrical assembly, mechanical assembly, core processing, transformer manufacturing, process equipment operation, electric motor manufacturing, switchgear manufacturing, instrumentation transformer manufacturing, electrical equipment manufacturing, electrical steel processing, or similar experience in manufacturing, industrial, or production environment within the energy sector.
? Experience with one or more of the following: automated cutting equipment, winding equipment, transformer core assembly, active part assembly, final assembly, vacuum processing, drying systems, oil filling systems, or quality-critical assembly processes.
? Experience supporting process improvements, standard work development, operator training, or commissioning/startup activities. Safety, Travel, and Physical Requirements
? Experience with overhead cranes, hoists, or lifting equipment preferred.
? Ability and willingness to travel internationally for training, equipment commissioning, or support activities during initial facility ramp-up.
About the Company:
A leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader. Provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors.
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