Assembly Team Lead

About the role

This role is a great opportunity for someone with electronics manufacturing experience who is ready to step into a working lead position. Whether you have formally led a team, helped train others, or served as the “go-to” person on the floor, this position gives you the opportunity to lead while staying hands-on in the work.

Responsibilities

• Cookbook the production flow and prioritize work
• Support team members and assemble electronic PCB assemblies and box-build electronic/electrical assemblies
• Coordinate and prioritize production activity and daily workflow
• Lead and work alongside the team on the production floor
• Support Assembly, Rework, SMT, AOI, Wave, and Test operations as needed
• Serve as acting supervisor when required
• Train employees and follow up to ensure adherence to process
• Provide first-level technical support to team members and escalate issues according to policy
• Document, communicate, and support resolution of production issues
• Practice and participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean activities
• Support 6S, safety practices, and clean work areas
• Work on site as an essential function of the role

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly, SMT, AOI, Wave, Test, PCB assembly, or box-build operations
• Supervision, lead, training, or mentoring experience
• Ability to work independently on an off shift with limited management oversight
• Ability to read and interpret assembly instructions, blueprints, technical diagrams, and written work instructions
• Proven ability to produce and inspect electronic components and subassemblies in compliance with quality and workmanship standards
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct defects
• Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
• Basic understanding of performance data and ability to read performance graphs
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coach, escalate, and collaborate effectively
• Possess positive, dependable, adaptable, and supportive of change

Qualifications

• Passing scores required on IPC Component Identification and IPC Workmanship Standards courses; in-house training provided
• Eligible to work in an ITAR-controlled facility; U.S. Person status required

Skills

• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to support clear communication and comprehension of documentation

Benefits

• Work 3 Days. Get 4 Days Off. Every Week.
• Schedule Perks: 4-day weekend every week, Overtime pay after 10 hours worked in a day, A consistent, predictable schedule you can plan your life around, Full-time hours in just three scheduled workdays

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Thursday – Saturday | 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Milwaukee Electronics

Milwaukee Electronics is a contract electronics manufacturer bringing innovations to life from prototype to production. Our mission is to Accelerate — expanding what is possible for our customers, our people, and our communities. We operate as One Team, Take Ownership, Seek to Serve, and Go Beyond.