Whelen Engineering is hiring: Production Associate - 3rd Shift in Charlestown

Overview

Position: Production Associate - 3rd Shift

Department: NH Production

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Charlestown, NH

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, start/end times ranging from 11:00pm–8:00am

Facility location: Charlestown, NH

Description

Job Title: Production Associate - 3rd Shift

Facility location: Charlestown, NH

Responsibilities

• Assemble a variety of emergency warning lights and sirens.
• Use basic tools and equipment to assemble products or build parts.
• Bag finished products for shipment processing.
• Operate basic assembly machinery.
• Apply basic and some intermediate skills to perform functions in the execution of existing procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment within the assigned area.
• Resolve routine questions and problems; refer more complex issues to higher levels.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to use simple electrical test equipment and follow written test procedures.
• May be trained to operate some assembly-related light equipment.
• Knowledge of production procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Understands and adheres to the company quality standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Scope

• Entry-level job with little or no prior relevant experience.
• Work is prescribed and completed with close supervision and little autonomy.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Physical Demands & Abilities

• Able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Position will require sitting, walking, or standing for at least 40 hours per week.
• Regularly performs repetitive tasks.
• Able to stand for the entire shift.
• Overtime as required.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. Proficiency in English is required as the majority of our workforce and third parties speak English.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities & Compliance

• Comply with the EH&S policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions or practices to supervision for prompt resolution.
• Attend scheduled EH&S training programs.
• Actively support the organization’s EH&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EH&S practices.

All employees must communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties in English, as the majority of our workforce and third parties speak English.

The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.”

This job description is a guide and may evolve with business needs. It does not modify the at-will employment relationship, which means either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice.