Vanguard Products Corporation is a full-service manufacturing and engineering company, producing high precision elastomeric and fabricated rubber and silicone products. Our products are manufactured in the USA in our ISO9001:2015 Danbury, CT facility. We offer a full spectrum of extruded and molded gaskets, seals, and tubing, both standard and customized. Additionally, we provide responsive specialty, custom rubber product design, development, and manufacturing services.

We are currently seeking an Engineering Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for candidates with 2 years of college education or 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. We are willing to train the right candidate. The candidate should have strong mechanical aptitude and be willing to learn.

The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor. It pays hourly, and there is significant overtime available.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in small batch mixing of materials.

2. Perform inspection of products to ensure they meet quality standards.

3. Help with tooling operations and setup.

4. Provide support to the department engineer in daily tasks.

5. Conduct light maintenance on manufacturing equipment.

6. Record production data and assist in maintaining accurate documentation.

Knowledge and Skills:

Good math skills

Knowledge of tooling, Inspection, and molding

Good people skills

Dedicated and reliable

Good communication skills

Vanguard Products Corporation provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including Medical and Dental and Vision coverages. Vanguard Products Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Danbury, CT 06810 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Danbury, CT 06810: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person