Lead D131 Control Systems - 1st Shift

Whelen Engineering; Cedar Lake (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Whelen Engineering in Chester, CT seeks a Lead D131 Control Systems for 1st shift to coordinate the production team and assist in assembly operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ownership of momentum, process improvements, and autonomous work within established procedures; the lead coordinates others and may cover supervisor duties in their absence. Strong attention to quality and safety is expected. The position requires color discrimination and adherence to EH&S standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for entire shift.
• Able to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, performs substantially varied and complex tasks.
• Applies advanced skills to perform functions of the position within assigned area.
• Adapts new procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet complex requirements.
• Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish tasks and goals.
• Serves as a resource to others in resolving complex problems and issues, referring only the most complex to higher levels.
• Orients, trains, assigns, and checks the work of other employees.
• Monitors team performance and motivates the team to perform.
• Must distinguish colors.
• Knowledge of Production Procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports.
• Understands and adheres to the company quality standards.
• Assumes supervisor/manager’s duties in their absence.
• Must be able to stand for entire shift.

Skills

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Quality awareness

English communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blueprints reading

Job description

Lead D131 Control Systems - 1st Shift

Department: Control Systems (131)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chester, CT

Reporting To: Ashley Lana

Description

Summary: Leads production team and assists in assembly operations

• Collaborates effectively within a team to achieve shared goals and takes ownership of maintaining project momentum
• Is willing to be flexible to achieve goals, may be asked coordinate work beyond own area
• Proposes improvements to processes
• Acts as a lead, coordinating the work of others but is not a supervisor
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practice

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, performs substantially varied and complex tasks
• Applies advanced skills to perform functions of the position within assigned area
• Adapts new procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet the more complex requirements of the position
• Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals
• Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels
• Orients, trains, assigns, and checks the work of other employees
• Monitors team performance and motivates the team to perform
• Must be able to distinguish colors
• Knowledge of Production Procedures
• Ability to Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports.
• Understands and adheres to the company quality standards.
• Assumes supervisor/manager’s duties in their absence.
• Must be able to stand for entire shift.

Education and Experience

• Able to lift 35 pounds.
• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Able to stand for entire shift.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

All Employees Shall

• 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.