Full-Time

Manufacturing Technician Team Lead

Updated on 8/22/2026

Lake Country Manufacturing (10737)

Lake Country Manufacturing (10737)

11-50 employees

Produces professional polishing and buffing pads

Compensation Overview

$25/hr

+ Profit sharing + 401(k)

Oconomowoc, WI, USA

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Requirements
  • Work history in machine repair.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues with machines operating with electric motors and compressed air.
  • Ability and knowledge to operate a Bridgeport knee milling machine and lathe; experience with other machines is a plus.
  • Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.
  • Strong basic mathematics skills.
  • Ability to effectively use basic measuring devices.
  • Ability to read manuals and develop and schedule maintenance plans for shop machines.
  • Ability to learn each machine and troubleshoot machines to keep them operational.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
Responsibilities
  • Execute the supervisor’s daily work instructions in a timely manner.
  • Perform mechanical and machine repair.
  • Maintain and routinely repair and troubleshoot flat-bed printers, router tables, waterjet tables, milling machines, and other custom Lake Country Manufacturing equipment.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
  • Stand or sit according to the station for 8–10 hours daily.
  • Rotate among and cross-train on all stations regularly.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience operating machines other than a Bridgeport knee milling machine and lathe.
  • Overtime availability.
Lake Country Manufacturing (10737)

Lake Country Manufacturing (10737)

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Lake Country Manufacturing makes professional polishing and buffing pads and related polishing tools that attach to power polishers to create a high-gloss finish on cars, boats, and airplanes. Their pads use European prepolymer foams and specialized technologies like CCS to control cutting and finishing, and they also offer pad-washing systems to keep tools clean during use. The company differentiates itself by a laser focus on buffing and polishing, a long history of patent-backed technology, and a track record of niche innovation in the field. Its goal is to help users achieve a flawless, high-quality finish and to stay a leading provider in the polishing and buffing industry worldwide, serving customers in more than 50 countries from its Wisconsin facility.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Founded

1977

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The company posted active 2025-2026 hiring across manufacturing, scheduling, and warehouse roles.
  • Updated 2026 website and catalog show ongoing product refreshes like PAD WASHER 4000.
  • Global distribution and specialty brand recognition support sticky demand from detailers and dealers.

What critics are saying

  • Lake Country serves a narrow finishing niche; OEMs can internalize polishing accessories quickly.
  • Low-wage 2025 hiring at $15 hourly signals labor pressure and thin operating leverage.
  • A major 3M-style patent dispute would threaten injunctions, royalties, and the whole product line.

What makes Lake Country Manufacturing (10737) unique

  • Lake Country holds 69 patents and counting, including CCS Technology and pad washers.
  • Its 2026 catalog still centers on specialized buffing systems, not commodity abrasives.
  • Worldwide distribution through retail and online partners gives niche reach across 50 countries.

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Benefits

Profit Sharing

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Short Term Disability

Accidental Insurance

Life Insurance