Production Associate - 3rd Shift

Job Title:

Production Associate

Schedule:

Sunday - Thursday 10:00 PM - 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 things moving smoothly on the production line.
• 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, 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).
• Perform basic computer tasks such as running test programs, tracking work orders, and printing necessary paperwork.
• Solve basic problems independently and seek help when needed, escalating 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.

• 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.