Share Email Opening Title Electrical Assembly Lead  Description Join Power Test and Make it Better for: OUR EMPLOYEES through generous benefits packages, wellness initiatives, learning and development opportunities; OUR CUSTOMERS with custom production of awesome machines;  OUR COMMUNITY by donating our time, talent and treasure.   ROLE SUMMARY Responsible for safety, helping to deliver profitable growth by overseeing schedules, priorities, and development for Electrical/Electronic Assemblers and Technicians. Sets performance expectations to deliver high quality products Create and maintain a culture that encourages collaboration and teamwork to challenge that status quo and a creates a sense of urgency to meet our Customer promises Build a skilled, collaborative, and engaged team; training, motivating, and coaching appropriately. Inspect and verify all product quality is up to company and customer standards. Submit ECRs as needed. Communicate regularly with peer leads, engineering, and purchasing to ensure a timely and smooth production flow. Resolve team members’ questions and problems. Answer questions brought by other departments and bring challenges to the manager when appropriate. Participate in Lean initiatives. Recommend and help implement improvement across all departments. Write, update, and communicate department procedures, checklists, and instructions Take ownership for self-development, achieving leadership development goals and assisting in the growth and development of direct reports Participate in department’s hiring and corrective personnel decisions.  Oversee time-off schedules. Perform technician and assembly work approximately 25%-50% of the time.   Position Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Completion of a technical degree, or equivalent experience and knowledge, plus 5 years’ experience wiring panels and complex machines from prints, schematics and technical instructions. Experience using basic principles of electricity and knowledge of electrical and electronic components, motors and motor control concepts, and various testing and measuring equipment.  Solid soldering skills and strong math and computer skills.  Requires a general knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Requires demonstrated problem solving capabilities, attention to detail and accuracy skills. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret purchasing related documents such as catalogs, product-related literature, parts and materials specifications, and technical books and/or manuals. Ability to prepare reports, purchase orders and correspondence related to purchasing. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and with other employees of the organization.  Ability to negotiate purchasing terms and conditions favorable to the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.   The employee occasionally performs work related travel. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Division Power Test, Inc.   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Location Sussex   About the Organization Power Test is a world leader in the manufacture of heavy duty engine, transmission and chassis dynamometer systems. Established in 1976, we are a consistently growing and dynamic organization. Power Test was awarded the 2011 and 2012 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award, Wisconsin's Future 50 Master Mettle Award in 2014, named one of the top southeast Wisconsin's Healthiest Employers in the Small Business category from 2011-2014, and was awarded the 2013 Governor's Export Achievement Award for the state of Wisconsin.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://TaylorDynamometer.appone.com

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