Production Team Lead - Motion Solutions

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities across assembly and testing areas, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, efficiently, and according to schedule.
• Cook up team assignments, monitor workflow, communicate priorities, and help remove barriers that may impact production output or delivery commitments.
• Perform and support assembly of hydraulic power units and related products, including component installation, hose and fitting assembly, mechanical build-up, and preparation for testing.
• Set up, operate, and oversee pressure, flow, leak, functional, and performance testing to verify products meet specifications, safety requirements, and customer expectations.
• Interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings, bills of material, work instructions, test procedures, and customer specifications to confirm proper assembly and performance requirements.
• Inspect materials, components, in-process work, finished assemblies, machinery, tools, and test equipment for defects, readiness, and compliance with quality expectations.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical issues and guide team members through practical problem resolution, rework, and corrective actions.
• Cook with production supervision, engineering, quality, and other departments to resolve non-conformances, material issues, rework needs, testing delays, and production constraints.
• Train and mentor production team members on safe work practices, assembly methods, testing procedures, equipment use, documentation standards, and quality expectations.
• Maintain required production records, inspection reports, test results, calibration records, corrective actions, and other quality documentation.
• Cook with tools, equipment, test stands, instrumentation, and work areas for proper operation, calibration status, cleanliness, organization, and readiness for use.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, production flow, throughput, standard work, and equipment reliability.
• Maintain an organized production environment that meets safety, housekeeping, and operational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Work Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree in hydraulics, mechanical technology, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in production, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, or maintenance of hydraulic systems or related industrial equipment preferred.
• Previous lead, senior technician, trainer, or informal team leadership experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic power units, assembly processes, production workflow, test stands, instrumentation, calibration requirements, and manufacturing environments preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• A strong understanding of hydraulic components, including pumps, valves, actuators, cylinders, motors, accumulators, filters, hoses, fittings, reservoirs, and related production materials.
• The ability to read and apply hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings, bills of material, work instructions, assembly procedures, and technical test procedures.
• A knowledge of production assembly methods, safe equipment use, quality checks, inspection practices, and standard work expectations.
• A proficiency using hand tools, power tools, pressure gauges, flow meters, temperature sensors, multimeters, data acquisition systems, diagnostic equipment, and standard production equipment.
• A strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend practical corrective actions.
• A working knowledge of basic electrical controls, PLCs, sensors, and automated test systems preferred.
• A familiarity with applicable ISO, ASME, customer, internal production, testing, and quality standards preferred.
• An ability to provide day-to-day direction, mentor others, reinforce expectations, and escalate issues appropriately.
• An effective communication skills with production team members, technicians, engineering, quality, supervisors, and other departments.
• A strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and commitment to safety and quality standards.
• An ability to prioritize work, adapt to changing production needs, and support schedule commitments in a demanding environment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, ERP systems, and electronic quality or production records.
• A safety-first mindset and collaborative approach.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in a production, assembly, and testing environment with exposure to hydraulic equipment, production tools, test stands, shop noise, moving equipment, and pressurized systems.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, crouch, kneel, and use hands and arms for extended periods while performing assembly, testing, troubleshooting, inspection, and production support activities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 70 pounds, with assistance or mechanical lifting devices as appropriate.
• Frequent use of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, computers, and standard office equipment.
• Use of required personal protective equipment and adherence to all safety procedures is required.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Additional Information

• MFCP Participates in E-Verify
• Candidates are subject to pre-employment criminal background, drug screen, and DMV record review, along with reference checks.