Lead Industrial Electrician; Manufacturing

The Lead Industrial Electrician is a hands-on working leader responsible for guiding a team of electricians in the electrical assembly and wiring of manufactured equipment and systems. This role balances active participation on the floor with day-to-day leadership, ensuring electrical assemblies are built safely, accurately, and on schedule to meet production and quality requirements.

The Lead Industrial Electrician is responsible for guiding a team of electricians in the electrical assembly and wiring of manufactured equipment and systems.

• Lead a team of electricians in hands-on electrical assembly, wiring, and installation of manufactured products
• Actively perform electrical work alongside the team as needed
• Assign daily work, monitor progress, and adjust priorities to meet production schedules
• Read, interpret, and execute work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material
• Ensure assemblies meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Troubleshoot electrical and assembly issues and provide technical guidance to team members
• Perform inspections and functional testing of completed electrical assemblies
• Enforce electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to resolve design or build issues
• Train and mentor electricians and assemblers; support onboarding and skill development
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area (5S principles)
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased manufacturing efficiency

• Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent electrical certification
• 5+ years of experience in electrical assembly or industrial/manufacturing electrical work
• Previous experience as a lead, senior electrician, or supervisor preferred

• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Working knowledge of NEC, electrical safety standards, and industrial best practices
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Hands-on leadership and team coordination
• Strong communication and coaching skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to build quality
• Ability to manage workflow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and test equipment
• Basic computer skills for documentation and production tracking

Pay range: $40hr-$42hr

Regular standing, bending, lifting, and use of hand and power tools. Occasional overtime may be required to meet production deadlines.

• Reports to:
  
  Electrical Supervisor / Production Manager
• Supervises:
  Electricians and Electrical Assemblers