Operator Technician - St. Louis, MO

Working at Watlow

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a great living and be part of a thriving cross functional community? Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone and lead with service and humility.

Title: Operator Technician - Receiving Inspection

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: 6:45 am to 3:15 pm

About the Role

As an Operator Technician in the Receiving Inspection role on the Quality Team at our Manufacturing Center of Excellence (MCoE) in St. Louis, MO you will use various inspection and testing methods to ensure incoming supplier materials are conforming to requirements, identify and quarantine nonconforming materials, create nonconforming materials reports, and create Supplier Issues in the Quality Issues Management System (QIMS). In addition, you will learn and apply knowledge in other quality support processes (e.g. calibration, First Article Inspection, special product testing, etc.).

Your Key Responsibilities

• Inspection of incoming supplier materials to validate conformity to specifications.
• Identify and quarantine nonconforming materials.
• Complete required material movement transactions in business system.
• Document nonconforming materials in nonconforming material reports.
• Create Supplier Issue reports.
• Work with Supply Chain team to ensure timely disposition of nonconforming supplier materials.
• Maintain Key Process Indicators (KPIs) and take action on opportunities to improve the process.
• Learn and apply knowledge in other quality support processes (e.g. calibration, First Article Inspection, special product testing, etc.).
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal listening and communication capabilities
• Setup, program and use measurement and test equipment
• Review and complete necessary data capture.
• Other responsibilities, as required.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in the use of various measurement tools/gauges, electrical equipment, temperature & power controls, temperature sensors, and fluid control devices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook

Desired Qualifications

• Preferred Two-year degree or Technical Certificate or related experience (3-5 years).
• Enjoys developing new relationships and working with others.
• Ability to embrace change and be flexible in work assignments and accept re-prioritization when necessary.
• Ideal candidate would be a Watlow team member who is currently in an Operator Tech or Lead Operator position.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Achievement Award
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Onsite wellness clinic
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.