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Safety and Compliance • Safety Awareness, including electrical safety, PPE use, lockout requirements, and safe use of test equipment. • Compliance with UL testing and inspections requirements, standardized test procedures, and inspection checklists. • Consistent application of documented processes across all shifts.
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Quality and Technical Expertise • Strong understanding of electrical testing, QC processes, inspection documentation, and test failure analysis. • High attention to detail during inspections, data entry, and test result validation. • Ability to identify nonconformances, support root cause actions, and maintain proper documentation.
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Leadership and Teamwork • Clear guidance and direction for technicians and inspectors. • Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. • Strong communication with test leads, QC leads, and production partners. • Skills in addressing conflict and supporting a positive work environment. • Coaching, mentoring, and supporting team development.
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Operational and Problem-Solving Skills Ability to resolve production and testing issues quickly. • Strong prioritization and task organization to maintain testing throughput. • Accountability for schedule adherence, quality performance, and consistent process execution. • Adaptability to shifting priorities or unplanned challenges.
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Growth and Development • Support training for new hires and existing team members. • Proactive approach to continuous improvement and professional development. • Commitment to improving test processes, documentation, and safe work practices.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): • Safety: Recordable events, near misses, PPE adherence, test cabinet safety compliance. • Quality: First-time pass rate, test failure accuracy, documentation completeness, rework reduction. • Delivery: On-time testing performance, test throughput, bottleneck reduction. • Cost: Overtime control, reduction in retest hours, calibration readiness, equipment care.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Technical Degree (Associates or BS) or Certification preferred; or 5 years’ experience in relevant manufacturing field.
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At least 2 years of direct supervisory experience with production, engineering, warehouse and quality functions in a manufacturing/plant environment
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Considerable experience with Measuring and Test Equipment is
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Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office applications (Access, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
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Lean Manufacturing and process improvement preferred
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Prior experience with ETQ Reliance and/or Infor (Syteline) ERP systems is a plus.
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Previous experience in manufacturing or production preferred.
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Thorough compliance knowledge for ISO 9001, NFPA, UL, and CSA
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL:
Activities: Sitting – 30% Walking/Standing – 70%
Lifting: Continuously lift up to 50 lbs.
Bending: Must be able to bend, squat, and climb.
Vision: Long periods of close work on computer screens, small fonts and fine print on drawings and ability to see small or detailed items.
Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Environment: Shop/warehouse. Not climate controlled. Exposure to excessive heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration, hazards, dust and fumes.