Production Associate - 1st Shift

Whelen Engineering•Chester, CT

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Whelen seeks individuals committed to building the highest quality products that deliver on our mission of protecting those who protect others. We offer a generous and competitive total rewards package, at a company that's the best of both worlds - a family-owned business that's big enough to lead the industry. Assemble components and products according to specifications, blueprints, and work instructions (with training provided as needed) Operate hand tools, power tools, and assembly machinery safely and effectively to build products or assemble parts Work as part of a team to keep things moving smoothly on the production line Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders or reports (with training as needed) Communicate clearly and independently with all team members and supervisors Open to learning new tasks, inter-departmental cross-training, assisting in work areas as needed Use simple electrical test equipment and follow written procedures to test products to ensure functionality (with training provided as needed) Basic computer skills for tasks such as running test programs, tracking work orders, and printing necessary paperwork Solve basic problems independently and seek out help when needed, escalating more complex issues appropriately Understands and adheres to company quality standards Perform quality checks to ensure products meet standards Follow production procedures, safety protocols and company guidelines Maintain a clean and organized work area Occasionally work overtime

Requirements

Experience working in manufacturing, production, or assembly preferred but not required
Basic computer literacy and comfortable using technology like computers or tablets
Good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail
Able to multitask and stay focused in a busy, fast-paced environment
A team player with good communication skills
Willingness to learn new technologies and product builds
Dependable and on time

Responsibilities

Assemble components and products according to specifications, blueprints, and work instructions
Operate hand tools, power tools, and assembly machinery safely and effectively to build products or assemble parts
Work as part of a team to keep things moving smoothly on the production line
Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders or reports
Communicate clearly and independently with all team members and supervisors
Open to learning new tasks, inter-departmental cross-training, assisting in work areas as needed
Use simple electrical test equipment and follow written procedures to test products to ensure functionality
Basic computer skills for tasks such as running test programs, tracking work orders, and printing necessary paperwork
Solve basic problems independently and seek out help when needed, escalating more complex issues appropriately
Understands and adheres to company quality standards
Perform quality checks to ensure products meet standards
Follow production procedures, safety protocols and company guidelines
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Occasionally work overtime