Lead Technician I - GGF - 3rd Shift

Summary Description

The Lead Technician I is a direct technical production role that combines advanced equipment operation and technical support with designated workflow coordination for an assigned line, production area, or operating period. This role performs troubleshooting, setups, changeovers, approved equipment adjustments, operator training, and direct production work while helping coordinate immediate priorities and technical response. The Lead Technician I works within established production priorities and escalates matters requiring broader authority.

What's in it for you?

Thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture, Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 16 years in a row. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.

Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll be able to help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference!

What will your day look like?

• Maintain a safety-first mindset and follow applicable PPE, GMP, equipment, guarding, and energy-control requirements.
• Safely operate and support assigned production and packaging equipment.
• Perform standard and complex equipment setups and changeovers within completed training and authorization.
• Troubleshoot routine and moderately complex equipment, process, and production issues.
• Perform approved equipment adjustments and replace designated wear components within documented procedures and established authorization.
• Coordinate defined workflow, operator assignments, and production activities for an assigned line or area when requested.
• Communicate production priorities, equipment conditions, quality expectations, and changes in operating activity.
• Train and coach Machine Operators on approved equipment procedures, standard work, changeovers, cleaning, and troubleshooting practices.
• Verify equipment setup, components, labels, product requirements, quality checks, and required production documentation.
• Coordinate routine technical support with Maintenance, Quality, Material Handling, and production leadership.
• Support shift handoffs by communicating open issues, equipment condition, operating limitations, temporary countermeasures, and required follow-up.
• Support deep cleaning, technical cleaning, equipment care, production recovery, rework, and improvement activities as assigned.
• Reinforce safety, quality, GMP, housekeeping, and equipment-care expectations.
• Escalate significant employee, safety, quality, equipment, material, or schedule concerns to the Production Supervisor or designated leader.
• Remain actively involved in direct production and technical work based on operational needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The Lead Technician I may coordinate defined production activities, clarify expectations, and provide immediate feedback. The role does not independently administer corrective action, complete performance reviews, approve time off, change compensation, or make hiring, termination, promotion, or other employment decisions.

What you bring to the table:

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency as a Machine Operator III, Lead Technician trainee, or equivalent advanced production-equipment experience.
• Experience with production-equipment operation, changeovers, troubleshooting, quality checks, and operator training.
• Train-the-Trainer certification or completion within the required timeframe.

Specific Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot routine and moderately complex equipment issues.
• Ability to read and apply work instructions, equipment procedures, production schedules, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ability to perform approved adjustments and wear-component replacement within completed training and authorization.
• Ability to coordinate defined line or area activity while remaining engaged in direct production work.
• Ability to provide clear work direction, technical coaching, and constructive feedback.
• Ability to recognize when an issue requires Maintenance, Quality, Production Supervisor, or other support.
• Effective communication, organization, judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with production reporting systems, Microsoft Outlook, Word, or comparable business systems.

Company Values:

Must adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations.

• Have fun, be passionate and show it!
• Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
• Communicate openly and appreciate the effort of others.
• Embrace knowledge, growth, and change.
• Strive for excellence in what we do every day!