Posted 3d ago

EA/SMT Process Technician Lead

@ SoundOff Signal
Hudsonville, Michigan, United States
$27-$38/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:leading team, monitoring production, coaching technicians
Requirements Summary:Lead and coordinate process technicians in SMT production; operate and troubleshoot computer-controlled equipment; strong leadership, communication, and attention to detail; associate degree preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office
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General Position Overview 

  • Responsible for providing day-to-day leadership, coordination, and support for the Process Technician team to ensure consistent performance, quality, and operational readiness to produce quality products in a timely manner.   
  • Continuous ownership of daily production performance of various SMT and electronics manufacturing equipment. 
  • Have ability to interact with cross-functional teams in a professional and respectful manner. 
  • Demonstrate skill set to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. 
  • Strong leadership and team building skills.  
  • High individual level of quality, with proven contributions to the overall product quality. 
  • Proficient at operating department’s automatic equipment, including testers. 

Essential Job Functions  

  • Demonstrates SoundOff Signal’s Core Values in daily interactions with internal and external customers. 
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and working lead for the Process Technician team. 
  • Assign, coordinate, and monitor daily tasks to ensure production goals and labor standards are met. 
  • Provide on-the-floor coaching, guidance, and technical support to technicians during production runs. 
  • Support the leadership team by communicating team performance, issues, and improvement opportunities. 
  • Lead by example in quality, professionalism, and adherence to company policies. 
  • Assist in onboarding, training, and cross-training new and existing technicians across all processes. 
  • Help maintain a positive, collaborative team environment and proactively address interpersonal or workflow issues. 
  • Determine issues and potential problems with equipment and provide data driven corrective actions. 
  • Proven ability to work with and follow directions from the Supervisor. 
  • Willing to work overtime in support of the department if needed. 
  • Ability to work with both internal and external customers. 
  • Maintain files (spreadsheet or database) of problems. 
  • Have a thorough understanding of all SoundOff Signal policies, procedures, and systems. 
  • Willing and able to train others in all department processes. 
  • Able to perform job consistently without excessive absenteeism or tardiness. 
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements 

  • Associate degree or greater preferred.  Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
  • Understand and operate complex computer controlled equipment. 
  • Experience with SMT production operations. 
  • Manage line changeovers between production runs. 
  • Proficiently operate a PC and various programs like Microsoft Office. 
  • Ability to successfully communicate with others within the company, as well as outside vendors. 
  • Ability to understand and utilize information from data sheets. 
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently without direct supervision. 
  • Detail oriented. 

Physical Requirements 

  • Able to lift up to 35 lbs.  
  • Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, rotate, and/or reach throughout an entire shift. 
  • Must be able to accurately handle and assemble small parts.  

Working Conditions 

  • Light manufacturing environment 
  • Fast-paced, team-oriented environment 
  • Low noise level in a temperature-controlled setting 
  • Required to work shift hours (four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days) with occasional overtime