Production Associate - 3rd Shift

Production Associate - 3rd Shift

Department: Board Assembly (117)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chester, CT

Reporting To: 3rd shift supervisor

Job Title: Production Associate

Schedule: Sunday – Thursday 10:00PM – 6:30 AM

Facility

Location:

Chester, CT

Whelen seeks individuals committed to building the highest quality products that deliver on our mission of protecting those who protect others. We offer a generous and competitive total rewards package at a company that’s the best of both worlds – a family‑owned business that’s big enough to lead the industry.

• Assemble components and products according to specifications, blueprints, and work instructions (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 production line moving smoothly.
• Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders or reports (training as needed).
• Communicate clearly and independently with all team members and supervisors.
• Open to learning new tasks, inter‑departmental cross‑training, and assisting in work areas as needed.
• Use simple electrical test equipment and follow written procedures to test products to ensure functionality (training provided as needed).
• Apply basic computer skills for tasks such as running test programs, tracking work orders, and printing necessary paperwork.
• Solve basic problems independently, seek help when needed, and escalated more complex issues appropriately.
• Understand and adhere 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.
• Communicate effectively with co‑workers, supervisors, and third parties in English.

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or assembly preferred but not required.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort using technology such as computers or tablets.
• Good hand‑eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and stay focused in a busy, fast‑paced environment.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and product builds.
• Dependable and punctual.

High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Prior manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

• Lift up to 35 pounds.
• Perform repetitive tasks regularly.
• Stand for entire shift.
• Use manual dexterity to assemble parts quickly and accurately.
• Maintain required vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.