3rd shift Team Lead – Manufacturing Technician

Manchester, NH 03101

Posted: 09/18/2025 Job Number: 50549359 Pay Rate: $25-28 / hour

Job Description

Job Title: Team Lead – Manufacturing Technician (Temp to Perm)
Location: Manchester, NH
Pay Rate: $24–$28/hr (Based on experience)
Type: Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: 9/80 Schedule (every other Friday off)
3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Overview
We are seeking a Team Lead Manufacturing Technician to join our team on a 9/80 schedule. In this role, you will not only perform hands-on assembly and testing of mechanical and electrical assemblies but also set the example for your team, ensuring compliance with procedures, quality standards, and safety practices. This position requires a strong mix of technical skills and leadership ability to guide, train, and support other technicians in a fast-paced medical device manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead by example in daily operations, setting standards for quality, productivity, and professionalism.
  • Train and mentor team members in assembly processes, documentation, and safety procedures.
  • Assemble plastic and metal components into medical devices per approved procedures.
  • Operate small hand tools (manual and electric), presses, assembly fixtures, calibrated instruments, microscopes, and test fixtures.
  • Follow Bills of Materials, work orders, check sheets, flow charts, and assembly drawings to build product and record results.
  • Perform soldering, crimping, ultrasonic welding, bonding, gluing, and other assembly techniques.
  • Conduct startup and end-of-day equipment inspections and verifications.
  • Inspect assemblies throughout the process, reporting quality or operational issues.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and help implement process updates.
  • Work closely with Engineers and line leads to resolve issues and update procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO, QSR, FDA regulations, and company manufacturing policies.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for quality checks, WIP, test results, and labor reporting.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; actively reinforce safety programs with the team.
Qualifications
  • Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Prior leadership, team lead, or mentoring experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with assembly, testing, and documentation of mechanical/electrical devices.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach others.
  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks.
  • Preferred: Medical device manufacturing experience.
  • Plus: Familiarity with medical device regulatory procedures, lean manufacturing, and GMP.
Work Environment
Fast-paced medical device manufacturing setting with cross-functional collaboration. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to regulatory standards, and a commitment to setting the tone for team success.
About Us
Top Prospect Group, founded in 2010, is a technical staffing firm committed to matching top professionals with industry-leading clients. In 2023, we joined HW Staffing Solutions, expanding our reach in logistics, manufacturing, and technology sectors nationwide.

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