Lead Electrician

The Electrical Assembly Lead is responsible for overseeing the assembly, testing, and maintenance of electrical components, sub-assemblies, and systems, while actively participating in the hands-on work. This role involves leading and supervising a team of technicians to ensure all electrical equipment meets quality and safety standards, adhering to specifications and industry regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, leadership abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage and collaborate with team members in a dynamic environment.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and Supervise Electrical Assembly Team: Provide guidance, training, and support to team members while ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to standard.
• Hands-On Assembly: Build electrical panels, junction boxes, and various electrical components following schematics, blueprints, or work orders, while also managing the assembly process and providing hands-on assistance when needed.
• Conduct Testing and Troubleshooting: Oversee functional testing of electrical assemblies and troubleshoot electrical systems, diagnosing issues and implementing corrective actions to ensure operational standards are met.
• Read and Interpret Technical Documentation: Review and ensure the accuracy of technical documents, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and provide support to the team in understanding these documents.
• Quality Control: Inspect and test completed assemblies to ensure they meet all quality and safety standards, working to resolve any discrepancies.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of assembly and testing results and ensure proper documentation is kept for all work performed.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with engineers and technicians to optimize assembly processes, improve product performance, and implement best practices.
• Equipment and Tool Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and condition of tools and equipment used in electrical assembly, ensuring they are well-maintained and safe to use.
• Adherence to Safety Standards: Ensure the team follows all company policies, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Team Development: Train and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Adhere to company safety policies to create a safe work environment.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Physical Requirements:

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent education and/or training required with specialized electrical experience proven (including panel building, electrical assemblies, cable routing and termination, electrical troubleshooting, safety circuit design and risk assessment) with five years or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school offering is preferred. Must have a track record of leadership or supervisory experience in a technical environment.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations. Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics. Excellent communication and leadership skills with a focus on team collaboration
• Leadership Skills: Ability to manage, mentor, and motivate a team of technicians while contributing to the technical work as needed. Ability to manage and prioritize tasks, ensuring the team meets production and quality goals.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Licenses and Other Requirements:
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record in order to be cover by the company’s automobile insurance.
• Must be at ease working with others of essentially equal or even greater technical expertise and experience of an effective manner.
• Must be familiar with NEC, NFPA79, and other applicable electrical codes. Strong knowledge of electrical components, circuits, and systems. Must have the ability troubleshoot and solve electrical issues effectively. Must be familiar with electrical safety protocols and regulations.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams) and Adobe.
• Being familiar with AutoCAD Electrical and Epicor experience is preferred.
• Must be skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment. Must provide your own tools for electrical wiring and tool bag.
• Position may require up to 25% travel, including overnight stays when traveling to customer sites.
• Overtime may be required based on business needs.