Production Technician

You drive by (or through!) car washes every day, but have you ever thought about where they are made? That’s what we do! Belanger, Inc. is part of OPW VWS, a leader in the Vehicle Wash Manufacturing industry. Excellent benefits package provides employees medical, dental, and vacation eligibility on their first day of hire. Benefits also include company paid life insurance and 401K matching of up to 3.5%. 

This is a first shift position, M-F with OT as needed to meet customer demands.

Great company culture focused on safety that includes reimbursement for some required PPE such as safety shoes and prescription glasses!

Summary

The production technician assembles and tests products and sub-assemblies per accepted safety, quality and productivity standards and protocols that he/she helps initiate and maintain along with the assistance of other production personnel. All of this is done to ultimately maximize our customer’s satisfaction level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles and tests electrical/electronic products and sub-assemblies per accepted safety, quality and productivity standards and protocols.
• Records and submits productivity and quality metrics to the Team leader or Production Supervisor
• Maintains his/her work area and tools in an orderly manner daily.
• Plays a pivotal role in maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Observes all safety rules and provides suggestions to improve safety and wears proper PPE.
• Completes all essential duties as well as the applicable paperwork and computer entries on a timely basis.

Performance Metrics

• First pass yield.
• Productivity: measure labor actuals vs. standards.
• No quality errors; No installation discrepancies.
• On time delivery of 100%.
• Inventory accuracy +/- 1% within his/her work area.
• No safety infractions.

Competencies

• Behavior – Maintains a positive working relationship with coworkers.
• Technical Skills – Uses standard hand tools.  Strives to build knowledge base.  Shares expertise with others.
• Customer service – Understands and sympathizes with the customers’ needs and concerns.
• Oral/Written Communication – Speaks/Writes pointedly in all situations.
• Teamwork – Contributes to a positive team environment.
• Diversity/Ethics – Treats all people with respect.
• Motivation – Demonstrates persistance and overcomes obstacles.
• Attendance/Dependability – Consistently at work on time producing quality work.

Qualifications

Education:  High School education or equivalent.

Experience:  1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Basic understanding of circuit boards, schematic reading and electrical meter skills. Background working with AC/DC voltages.

Other:  Knowledge of MS Office and computer literate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the production warehouse environment is usually moderate.  There is normal exposure to physical risk in a production environment. The production warehouse is a fast-paced manufacturing environment where teamwork plays a pivotal role in the company’s success.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk.

Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

For over 125 years, OPW has led the way in designing and manufacturing world-class retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions for the safe and efficient handling and distribution of fuels and critical fluids. OPW makes above ground and below ground products for both conventional, vapour recovery and clean energy applications in the retail and commercial markets. Additionally, OPW supplies loading arms, valves and dry-break couplings, tank truck equipment, rail car valves and equipment, and car wash systems. OPW has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, with sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Dover Corporation, which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under 'DOV'. To learn more about OPW’s 125 years of providing industry-leading solutions, visit our website at www.opwglobal.com.

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.