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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Production Lead SMT 806 -1st Shift - **Company:** Whelen Engineering Inc - **Location:** Chester, CT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Bioinformatics - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2537785736d6eeea ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical training?, Do you have a Trade school?, * Must be able to distinguish colors * Knowledge of electricity and meters * Knowledge of production procedures * Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports * Knowledge of Production Procedures * Ability to Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports. * Understands and adheres to the company quality standards. * Assumes supervisor/manager's duties in their absence. * Must be able to stand for entire shift., * High School w/6+ years' experience or AA/AS/Technical School w/3-6 years' experience Physical demands and abilities * Able to lift up to 35 pounds. * Regularly perform repetitive tasks. * Able to stand for entire shift. * Regularly possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and * accurately. * Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, * peripheral. * Vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus., parties, This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English. ## Description Summary: Performs and leads complex assembly operations., * Under minimal supervision, performs substantially varied and complex tasks * Applies advanced skills to perform functions of the position within assigned area * Adapts new procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet the more complex requirements of the position * Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals * Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels * Orients, trains, assigns, and checks the work of other employees * Monitors team performance and motivates the team to perform, * Completes assignments and facilitates the work activities of others; may coordinate work beyond own area * Proposes improvements to processes * Acts as a lead, coordinating the work of others but is not a supervisor * Works autonomously within established procedures and practices, Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards Attend scheduled EH&S training program Actively support the organization's efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans Recommend improved EH&S practices Must be, able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third, The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen's "Employee Handbook." Whelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status. This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. 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