Trial Technician Lead

Weastec, Inc.; Hillsboro (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Weastec, Inc. in Hillsboro, OH, seeks an associate to lead trial group technicians through processing of trial events, issue purchase orders, and support testing documentation.

The role involves coordinating with overseas plants, starting up new model products before testing, and ensuring accurate shipping documents for trial lots in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Issuance of purchase orders for trial lots to overseas plants and tracking shipping status.
• Assist in startup of new model products before testing/inspection.
• Lead turnover to MP meetings and ensure documentation accuracy for trial orders.

Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Time Management

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Associate Degree

Associate's Degree in Business or Technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Company

Weastec, Inc. was founded in 1988 as a subsidiary of Toyodenso Co. Ltd., a global leader electrical switches, electronics and sensors. Weastec supplies these products to the North American Automotive, Powersports and Power Equipment markets.
The Hillsboro headquarters, a production facility in scenic southwestern Ohio, is conveniently located to deliver product directly to major OEMs such as Honda, Toyota and Volkswagen. Weastec prides itself on superior quality and world-class supply chain management, both of which are managed from the Hillsboro facility.
In 2005, the Weastec Technical Center was established in the Columbus, Ohio suburb of Dublin. The technical center is responsible for design, development and testing of new products and is the customer liaison throughout the new product creation cycle.
In 2022, Weastec reopened the Greenfield operations facility and began the introduction of automated assembly lines. This location also serves as additional warehouse space for the Hillsboro headquarters.

Job Summary

Leads trial group technicians in the processing of trial events, issuing of PO’s, part requests and helps to provide supporting documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Issuance of PO's for trial lots to overseas plants and communicating with TEC plants on the shipping
  status of the trial lot PO's.
• Assists in the start-up of new model products prior to testing/inspection in-house.
• Leading turnover to MP meetings.
• Responsible for the accuracy of shipping documentation for trial lot orders.
• Packaging - submit new and revised packaging sketches to suppliers and customers.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience
• Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, & Outlook, Basic Knowledge or ability to learn the use of
• PC, scanner, and internal company programs, Therefore
• Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, Communication Skills, Time Management Skills, Attention to
• Details, Ability to work independently and in a team environment, Multi-tasking Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a Business or Technical discipline.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Physical Demands

The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weastec provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.