The Lead Continuity Tester is responsible for leading a team of employees in the testing electrical systems and equipment to detect faulty wiring.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the work of assigned team employees
• Addresses minor discipline problems with team members; refers more serious cases to the supervisor
• Assists with the planning and preparation of training and orientation for new team members in partnership with the department trainer

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with team members to discuss upcoming work assignments; delegates assignments based on team members skills and experience
• Assists team members with technical issues or advanced problems with given assignments
• Inspects work performed by team members
• Tracks and logs worker’s time, materials, and other resources used for inventory purposes; ensure they are aligned with panel production scheduled hours
• Partner with supervisor or production manager to resolve any issues that arise within department.
• Coordinate work with other department leads to ensure projects are tested on time
• Coordinate with wiring and assembly teams to fulfill testing requirements for projects to meet manufacturing completion date
• Provide updates to internal departments (ex. PM, QA, EE, ME ect.) on the status of each manufacturing project related to testing requirements
• Completes inspections and testing of wiring assemblies to determine continuity
• Identify any product defects; record and report them accordingly
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Make recommendations to improve processes and procedure changes. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform work accurately
• Knowledge of manufacturing, equipment maintenance, and safety management
• Reading comprehension skills with the ability to interpret and follow written directions, blueprints, and engineering diagrams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic math skills to meet technical specifications and measurements

Experience/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; completion of a technical vocation program preferred
• 2-3 years of experience in electrical testing, wiring, or related field
• Prior experience in effectively leading a team of employees 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and performing repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time.
• Ability to differentiate between colored wires, tabs, and electronic components.
• Must wear PPE, such as gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection, while working on the production floor