Production Associate - 1st Shift

Production Associate – 1st Shift

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

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 (with 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 things moving smoothly on the production line
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders or reports (with training as needed)
• Communicate clearly and independently with all team members and supervisors
• Open to learning new tasks, inter‑departmental cross‑training, assisting in work areas as needed
• Use simple electrical test equipment and follow written procedures to test products to ensure functionality (with training provided as needed)
• Basic computer skills for tasks such as running test programs, tracking work orders, and printing necessary paperwork
• Solve basic problems independently and seek out help when needed, escalating more complex issues appropriately
• Understands and adheres 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

• Experience working in manufacturing, production, or assembly preferred but not required
• Basic computer literacy and comfortable using technology like computers or tablets
• Good hand‑eye coordination, and attention to detail
• Able to multitask and stay focused in a busy, fast‑paced environment
• A team player with good communication skills
• Willingness to learn new technologies and product builds
• Dependable and on time

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Manufacturing and Production

• Manufacturing