Production Technician

Innovative Control Systems® (ICS) is the global leader in the manufacturing, installation, and support of car wash technology and equipment. ICS has grown steadily and is well positioned within the rapidly expanding car wash industry. We offer competitive pay, onsite cafeteria & gym, excellent benefits (401K matching, paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, company-provided short-term and long-term disability insurances) as well as a path to personal growth and advancement.

 

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.

 

Work Environment

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.

 

Physical Demands

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.

Innovative Controls Systems (ICS) is part of OPW VWS, a leader in the Vehicle Wash Manufacturing industry. ICS brings expertise and industry leadership in POS MGT Systems, Payment Terminals, Car Wash Controllers, Accessories, and other Car Wash Equipment. 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-