Assembler Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Avtron Power Solutions scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title:
Relay Lead
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Value Stream Manager
Department:
Assembly
Location:
Valley View, Ohio
Salary Grade:
TBD
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Founded in 1953 Avtron has a long history of manufacturing market leading power test solutions. Now with a global footprint and sales into some of the largest industrial projects, Avtron will continue to push the envelope of what’s possible in the electrical test environment. Avtron Power Solutions manufacture and distribute market leading load bank solutions for mission critical applications. We have the largest portfolio in the industry and can meet the highest load testing standards with our intelligent SIGMA load bank control system.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Harness Lead serves as a technical expert and coach, performing advanced harness and wiring tasks while training and mentoring others. This role demonstrates mastery in specialized component installation, troubleshooting, and quality assurance. The Harness Lead ensures best practices are followed and contributes to continuous improvement and process standardization. The Harness Lead plays a key role in fostering team development and process improvement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates advanced techniques and coach’s others in production, wiring, and troubleshooting.
- Trains team members on blueprint and schematic interpretation, safe handling, and quality verification.
- Explains and enforces best practices for specialized component installation (ceramics, thermocouples, Sigma wiring, transformers).
- Leads and verifies final builds, ensuring product meets quality, safety, and workmanship standards.
- Mentors on continuous improvement, defect avoidance, and advanced diagnostic techniques.
- Contributes to standardization of processes and cross-departmental knowledge sharing.
- Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards and escalate non-conforming issues.
- Coordinate with supervisors and other departments to ensure workflow continuity and resolve technical issues.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
- Communicate production status updates to leadership as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
Skills:
- 4+ years, advanced expertise with proven ability to train and mentor others.
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
- Advanced mechanical and electrical assembly capabilities.
- Ability to read and interpret BOMs, work instructions, schematics, and blueprints.
- Proficiency with hand, power, and torque tools.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.
- Excellent communication and training skills.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
- Familiarity with World Class Manufacturing and lean principles (preferred).
- Prior experience training or mentoring team members preferred.
Computer Skills:
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is preferred.
Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, and reach throughout the workday
- May handle materials and products and operate material handling equipment
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to50pounds
- Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and depth perception
This position operates primarily in a manufacturing environment and requires regular presence on the production floor. The role involves a combination of standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and light to moderate physical activity throughout the workday.
Duties may include handling materials and products, operating material handling equipment, and working around moving equipment, noise, and varying temperatures typical of a manufacturing or warehouse setting. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
The position requires adherence to all safety requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as applicable, and may require schedule flexibility to support operational and customer needs.