Electrical Assembly Team Lead

Gutor

Houston

Description

SUMMARY OF THE JOB

The Team Leader oversees a small team (4–10) of electrical assemblers responsible for installing, routing, and terminating wiring and components for large Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems. In addition to performing hands-on wiring tasks, this role plans daily work, assigns tasks, coaches team members, ensures adherence to safety and quality standards, and drives on-time delivery and continuous improvement

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Electrical Assembly & Wiring (Hands-On)
  • Install and route wiring harnesses, cable trays, and control wiring per schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
  • Terminate wires using approved crimping, soldering, ferruling, and connector assembly methods; verify torque per spec.
  • Mount and integrate electrical components (breakers, bus bars, current transformers, contactors, PLC/controls, HMI panels) in high-capacity UPS enclosures and skids.
  • Label conductors and components per BOM/line list; maintain wire dress and bend radius standards.
  • Testing & Quality Assurance
  • Conduct continuity, polarity, and insulation resistance tests; assist with point-to-point verification.
  • Perform first-article and in-process quality checks; contain defects and initiate corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC/UL/IEC labeling and wiring practices and company QMS procedures.
  • Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) readiness with documentation and rework coordination.
  • Documentation & Traceability
  • Read/interpret electrical schematics, one-lines, wiring diagrams, and build-of-materials.
  • Complete routing sheets, checklists, rework tickets/NCRs, and production logs accurately and
  • on time.
  • Provide redlines to engineering for drawing errors or improvement suggestions.

Team Leadership & Coordination Duties

  • People Leadership
  • Assign daily work, set priorities, balance resources across stations, and approve break/rotation.
  • Train and cross-train team members on wiring standards, tools, test methods, ESD/arc-flash practices, and 5S.
  • Conduct on-the-job coaching, skill assessments, and contribute to performance feedback.
  • Promote a positive, accountable team culture focused on safety, quality, and delivery.
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Lead daily start-of-shift safety huddles and enforce LOTO, PPE, ESD, and energized work boundaries.
  • Perform safety audits, 5S audits, and near-miss reporting; escalate hazards immediately.

Ensure tooling calibration, crimp-tool validation, and panel clearance standards are met.

  • Production Control
  • Execute the build plan: sequence work to meet takt time, milestones,
  • and ship dates.
  • Monitor WIP, remove blockers, request materials, and coordinate with stores/receiving
  • for shortages.
  • Collaborate with Mechanical, Test, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues quickly.
  • Track team metrics (FTQ, defects, hours vs. standard, on-time completions).
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Lead kaizen/5S events within the cell; standardize best practices and visual work aids.
  • Implement error-proofing (color-coding, keyed connectors, terminal markers, checklists).

Reduce rework and improve first-pass yield through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in electrical assembly or industrial wiring preferred.
  • 3–5+ years of electrical wiring/installation experience in industrial/power systems or panel building.
  • Proven ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-lines, and panel layouts.
  • Proficient with crimping (ratcheting tools, die selection), ferruling, torque tools, and test equipment (DMM, megger).
  • Knowledge of electrical safety practices (NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA) and quality systems.
  • Experience guiding others on the floor—work assignment, coaching, or mentoring.
  • Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Gutor in the US.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Prior team lead/working lead experience (4–10 direct reports in a production cell).
  • Familiarity with UPS systems, power distribution assemblies, and FAT processes.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing (5S, standard work, visual management,problem-solving/A3).
  • Basic mechanical aptitude (panel/enclosure fit-up, cable tray, gland plates, torqueing).

WHAT WE OFFER

  • The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - 100,000 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation
  • 401(k) plan: up to 6% company matching contribution
  • Cigna Dental and Vision Insurance
  • FSA and HSA savings account options
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary supplemental life insurance
  • Health & Fitness Reimbursement
  • PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing environment with standing, bending, and lifting up to ~50 lbs; frequent use of hand/power tools.Occasional overtime to meet ship dates; PPE required (safety glasses, gloves; arc-rated gear as applicable).