What is a lead production technician?

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Zippia Team · Accepted Answer

A lead production technician is responsible for assembly, testing, and troubleshooting electro-mechanical assemblies for the production line. The lead production technician guides manufacturing technicians and oversees workflow through their area.

The primary responsibilities of a lead production technician include:

Prepare and assemble materials
Test products or subassemblies for functionality or quality
Troubleshoots problems with equipment, devices, or products
Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
Build partners with s engineering in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures
Ensure that quality standards are met
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of function and application of the product
Ability to operate machinery efficiently and in a safe manner
Plan and lay out work to meet production and schedule requirements
Provide guidance and training to other manufacturing technicians
Perform light equipment PM and repair
Support value stream continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
Analyze and identify trends and resolve root causes for products and processes that represent excessive waste, scrap, labor, re-work, or customer returns
Complete daily reports and production logs
Work as a leader and a member of a team