Electrician Assembly Team Leader

Job Summary 

The Electrician Assembly Team Leader 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.

Primary Job Responsibilities   

• 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

Job Requirements: 

• 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

Skills & Competencies:

• 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