Working Team Lead

Working Team Lead

Are you a natural mentor who enjoys helping others grow while still taking pride in hands-on work? Do you excel in fast-paced manufacturing environments where organization, communication, and quality are essential? If you’re ready to guide a team building custom control panels while supporting daily production goals, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Position – Working Team Lead
Job Location – Eau Claire, WI
Starting Date – Immediate
Employment Term – Temp-to-Hire
Employment Type – Full-Time
Work Hours (Shift) – 1st Shift (7:00am–3:30pm, Monday through Friday)
Starting Pay – $25 per hour
Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Referral Bonus
Required Education – High School Diploma/GED (Associate degree helpful)
Required Experience – 5+ years in manufacturing plus leadership, coaching, or training experience

We are seeking a dependable, people-focused Team Lead to support a manufacturing group that produces custom electrical control panels. In this role, you will guide day-to-day workflow, assist team members with questions, provide training, and help ensure product quality and production schedules stay on track. This position blends leadership responsibilities with hands-on assembly and wiring work, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both teamwork and technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the department by helping meet daily and long-term production goals.

• Perform wiring and assembly of custom control panels while following job specifications and electrical instructions.

• Organize workloads, assign tasks, and adjust job flow to keep projects moving efficiently.

• Check completed work to ensure accuracy and alignment with standard work practices.

• Train new hires and assist current team members as they develop their skills.

• Provide answers, guidance, and troubleshooting support when employees encounter challenges.

• Encourage open communication and help foster a positive, team-minded work environment.

• Ensure team members follow safety rules, quality expectations, and departmental procedures.

• Participate in team meetings, continuous improvement discussions, and training sessions.

• Communicate workplace concerns, improvement ideas, or equipment issues to leadership.

• Coach team members to improve performance and recommend additional training when needed.

• Maintain strong working relationships and promote a cooperative, productive team atmosphere.

• Use tools and equipment safely while keeping work areas clean, organized, and aligned with 5S practices.

• Support ongoing Lean and process-improvement initiatives and adapt to updated procedures or workflows.

• Demonstrate company values through daily actions, communication, and teamwork.

• Perform additional tasks as directed and remain open to learning new skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred but not mandatory.

• At least 5 years in a manufacturing setting.

• Prior leadership, team lead, or trainer experience required.

• Comfortable using computers, Microsoft Office, and basic production software.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with different personalities.

• Solid problem-solving ability and attention to detail.

• Positive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Send us an email at eauclaire@seekcareers.com or call us at 715-832-1000 to set up an interview. You can always apply online anytime at www.seekcareers.com. You can now TEXT us at 715-832-1000 to discuss this or other job opportunities.

Keywords: Assembly, Manufacturing, Electrical, Control Panel Assembly, Wiring Installation, Electrical Assembly, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Electrical Components, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration, Panel Builder, Entry-level Assembly

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