Tool Technician Lead - Night Shift

International

San Antonio, TX

Estimated pay: Est. $33–$37/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

Position Overview:

**Join International and Help Build the Future of Transportation**

The International San Antonio Manufacturing Plant (STX) is a leading commercial vehicle manufacturing facility, producing Class 6–8 trucks and electric vehicles through advanced manufacturing and connected technologies. We are looking for dedicated employees who share our values of Customer First, Team Spirit, Respect, Responsibility, and Eliminating Waste. Frontline employees play an important role in delivering safe, high-quality products to our customers each day. International offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, training, and growth opportunities to support employees at every stage of their career.

As **International Motors** continues to grow in San Antonio, we are preparing to expand our production operations with the introduction of a second production shift. The shift is Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM, with production planned to begin in 2027. This position will initially begin on first shift, Monday through Thursday from 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM, to complete training and onboarding before transitioning to the assigned second-shift schedule upon launch in 2027.

A **Tool Technician Lead** is responsible for safely contributing to the production of commercial trucks by leading a team of Tool Technicians.

This role combines advanced technical skills with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior technicians, coordinating repairs and preventative maintenance schedules, and collaborating with production and engineering teams.

Responsibilities:

• Works within the Production & Logistics (P&L) Way, reads and follows verbal and standard written work instructions (SWI), position standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Acts with Customer First mindset, seeks and restores Normal Situation before improving, and encourages appropriate Andon utilization.
• Demonstrates ownership, a learning mindset, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Acts as a deliberate, performance‑focused coach who models expected behaviors, values, and standards, including consistent attendance, while actively developing and engaging the team.
• Continuously coaches the 100% mindset, connecting standardized work and daily performance to operational outcome.
• Consistently models and coaches the priorities of SHE, Quality, Delivery and Cost, setting clear expectations for accountability, and problem prevention at the source.
• Applies strong KPI knowledge using Visual Management Boards, Strategic Plans, and Assessment Boards to monitor performance, drive accountability, and achieve operational goals.
• Consistently utilizes the 4 Step Training Method & Train the Trainer Method.
• Meets the required competency or certification standards for workstations, areas and processes per the department's skills matrix.
• Leads with safe work behavior, including the utilization of proper safety equipment and adherence to safety guidelines. Identifies and corrects or escalates potentially unsafe situations/conditions.
• Makes problems visible and ensures countermeasures are implemented, tracked, and sustained.
• Lead strong safety, normal situation, 5S standards, good organization of workspace and housekeeping practices.
• Complies with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements; reports hazards, environmental risks, and incidents, uses required PPE; operates equipment safety, and helps maintain a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Actively participates, explains issues, and targets on the RTM board. Take responsibility for countermeasures and actions.
• Demonstrates adherence to Leader Standard Work (LSW).
• Teaches the standard, confirms understanding, and verifies execution utilizing continuous training with teams.
• Drives both individual and collective performance by providing positive motivation.
• Leads with empathy, listens to people, and drives resolution with interpersonal conflict
• Responsible for overseeing the setup, calibration, maintenance, and repair of production tooling while leading and supporting a team of Tool Technicians
• Ensures operational continuity by applying preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving techniques to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Manages spare parts inventory, coordinating with suppliers for restocking, and maintaining accurate records to comply with internal quality, safety, and documentation standards.
• Uses advanced tooling software, including Tools Net 8 and Tools Talk 2.0, to monitor tool performance, analyze usage data, and optimize efficiency and tool longevity.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives, supports audits and inspections, and develops work instructions and training materials to enhance team performance.
• Requires a strong combination of technical expertise, leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to operational excellence, safety, and compliance.
• Serves as a ke