Production Associate - 1st Shift
Whelen Engineering
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Starting rate within the range will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. Candidates with greater experience may be considered for a higher rate within the posted range.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Benefits
- Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements
- Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards
- Attend scheduled EH&S training program
- Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans
- Recommend improved EH&S practices
Benefits
- Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards Attend scheduled EH&S training program Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans Recommend improved EH&S practices Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English. The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.” This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.
About this role
Whelen Engineering is hiring Production Associates for first-shift work (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday) at their Chester, Connecticut facility. You'll assemble components and products according to specifications and blueprints, operate hand and power tools, and use basic electrical test equipment to verify product functionality. The role involves working as part of a production team, reading work orders and technical drawings, performing quality checks, and maintaining a clean work area. You'll also handle basic computer tasks like running test programs and tracking work orders.
The ideal candidate has manufacturing or assembly experience, though it's not required—Whelen provides training as needed. You should be comfortable with technology, have good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail, and be able to stand for an entire shift while performing repetitive tasks and lifting up to 35 pounds. Dependability, clear communication, and a willingness to cross-train and learn new product builds matter here. A high school diploma is preferred but not required.
The position offers a competitive total rewards package at a company described as family-owned yet industry-leading. Starting salary ranges from $18 to $22 per hour based on your qualifications and experience, with occasional overtime expected.
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$18 to $22 per year
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