PCA Production Line Lead

With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.

We are seeking a PCA Product Line Lead to oversee the complete production cycle of PCA units, ensuring efficient production flow, effective troubleshooting, supply chain coordination, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for an early‑career electronics professional seeking a growth‑focused opportunity.

• Location
  :
  Indianapolis, IN
• Pay
  : $28-$38/hr
• Shifts
  : 1st Shift
• Employment Type
  :
  Full Time, Direct Hire
• Pay Rate
  : $28.00 – $38.00 per hour

• Paid Training
• Medical / Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Other benefits (details at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

• Manage PCA production to ensure on‑time, defect‑free output
• Establish milestones and track progress with operations & supply chain
• Lead real‑time troubleshooting with engineering teams
• Own PCA projects from start to finish
• Partner with procurement on any material shortages
• Oversee build progress, inspections, and testing
• Train operations teams on process details and work center steps
• Coordinate with planning to maintain schedule accuracy
• Apply sheet‑metal & refrigeration knowledge to optimize workflows
• Track progress daily/hourly, remove obstacles, and update the plant manager
• Train team members on refrigeration and AC unit build concepts

• Electrical degree or certification (required)
• 2+ years experience in manufacturing, AC system production/design, or similar
• Refrigeration systems & components
• A/C or air‑handling manufacturing
• Electromechanical systems (P&y is a plus)
• Knowledge of welding, brazing, and special processes
• Excellent communication & hands‑on problem‑solving skills
• Experience in manufacturing project coordination or leadership
• Background check, drug test, must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Associate’s degree

Work location:

RPS, Indianapolis, IN 46241.

SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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