Cell Operator - 1st Shift

Watts Water•Franklin, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cell Operator is a reliable, self-starting member of the operations team who assembles and tests valves and/or valve components using assembly machinery, jigs, and fixtures. The position is based on-site at Watts’ manufacturing facility in Franklin, New Hampshire, and reports to the Production Supervisor. The scheduled first-shift hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime as business needs require. The role involves following assembly and test instructions, maintaining quality standards, packaging and labeling products, completing production and quality records, and keeping the work area compliant with environmental and safety standards. The operator must report quality or safety concerns promptly and may be assigned other projects and duties by the Production Supervisor or Company management. The work requires standing for extended periods, moving around the manufacturing floor, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 pounds. The employee must be able to read documents, communicate clearly, and wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Requirements

Manual dexterity.
Attention to detail.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures.
Successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds and push and pull up to 35 pounds.
Ability to move around the manufacturing floor.
Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and write English.
Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
Punctuality and dependability.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Adherence to personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process.
Ability to maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
Adherence to Watts’ cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Responsibilities

Follow prescribed assembly and test instructions to maintain quality standards.
Test and/or package valves and components in individual boxes and master cartons, applying proper identification labels and including instructional materials.
Complete recaps, production records, and quality control documents.
Continuously assemble valves and/or subparts.
Perform routine housekeeping to keep the work area within environmental and safety standards.
Immediately report quality or safety concerns.
Take on other projects and duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor or Company management.