LEAD SHOP TECHNICIAN - CHARLOTTE, NC
AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.
We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement
AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don’t have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply “reports up.” Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.
Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.
JOB SUMMARY
The Lead Shop Technician has primary responsibility for the AFC Industries Shop and Production Team’s day-to-day functions. This important position is a hands-on role that requires in-depth knowledge of building electrical control cabinets and mechanical sub-assemblies. Aside from electro-mechanical solutions, they will need to know, or learn, how to build Hydraulic and Pneumatic panels and assemblies. As the team leader, they are responsible for training other technicians on all technical and administrative tasks associated with equipment builds and quality control.
The Shop Lead will assist in coordinating with sales and operations to meet delivery schedules and profitability goals. Key attributes of the ideal candidate are leading by example, team player, accountable, strong communications, enjoy solving problems, and stays calm under pressure.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review labor and available hours for new Production Orders
- Coordinate shop personnel for production
- Mounting of components to back panels and enclosures
- Routing and bundling of wire and cables neatly to meet wiring standards
- Point to point wiring of relays, controls, PLCs, I/O Modules, VFDs, Interfaces, & Instrumentation
- Troubleshoot panels as needed to eliminate wiring errors and component malfunctions Maintain red line drawing mark-ups of changes required during fabrication
- Coordinate shop personnel for production
- Work with shop technicians on quality of work and shop procedures
- Problem solve technical issues
- Inspect orders when they are complete
- Complete the daily administrative requirements for the production team
- Train and teach new technicians
- Maintain shop tools and supplies and perform other duties as assigned or as needed
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Attention to detail
- Ability to problem solve and learn related skills quickly
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to learn hydraulic and pneumatic skills
- Basic computer skills, experience with MS Office, ERP, Scheduling Tools are a plus
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3 years of electrical control panel assembly
- Strong background in Point to Point and Functional Testing
- Ability to understand and work from technical schematics
- Have or Learn Basic computer skills: MS Office, ERP, Scheduling Tools
- High School Graduate or equivalent - related Technical Degree a Plus
- Ability to lift 50lbs and all physical requirements associated with Panel Building
LOCATION: In-person, Charlotte, NC 28269
HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 5:30AM-3:30PM
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- Day shift
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Is your hourly rate between $25-30/hr?
Experience:
- Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
- technical schematics: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Charlotte, NC 28269 (Required)
Work Location: In person