Water Spider

Electro-Methods Inc.; Windsor, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro Methods Inc. in Windsor, CT is seeking a Water Spider to ensure timely delivery of materials to manufacturing workstations and manage material movements within the Lean flow line.

The role supports standard work creation, training, and improvement, and helps minimize production interruptions so operators can focus on value-added tasks. Experience in manufacturing or warehousing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Full understanding of the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials to production workstations according to standard work.
• Replenish point-of-use inventory using Kanban signals.
• Remove finished goods, scrap, and empty containers.
• Verify correct part numbers and quantities during deliveries.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas following 5S standards.
• Support inventory tracking and cycle counts.
• Identify abnormal conditions and escalation issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Manufacturing process understanding

Job description

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Position Overview:

The Water Spider supports production operations by ensuring timely and accurate delivery of materials to manufacturing workstations and the movement of materials between workstations within the Lean flow line.

This role supports:

• Creation of standard work
• Training and coaching of standard work
• Improvement of standard work

This role maintains continuous material flow, replenishes point-of-use inventory, removes finished goods and waste, and supports workplace organization standards. The Water Spider plays a critical role in minimizing production interruptions and enabling operators to focus on value-added work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver materials to production workstations according to standard work.
• Replenish point-of-use inventory using Kanban signals.
• Remove finished goods, scrap, and empty containers.
• Verify correct part numbers and quantities during deliveries.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas following 5S standards.
• Support inventory tracking and cycle counts.
• Identify abnormal conditions and escalation issues.
• Operates equipment in the cell as necessary to keep product flowing at takt.
  

Required Qualifications

• Manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Full understanding of the manufacturing process
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles.
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 40 - 50 lbs.
  

Active manufacturing environment requiring frequent movement throughout production areas.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Latest news

Electro Methods Inc, the South Windsor, Connecticut-based aerospace manufacturer and part of Stronvar Aerospace, has been highlighted by GE Aerospace as part of its 2026 U.S. manufacturing investment announcement.