Lab Technician - 1st Shift at Winchester Interconnect

Killingly, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

25.54

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Inspection Support, First Article Inspection (FAI), In-Process Audits, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing Principles, 5S, Kaizen Events, Measurement Devices, Electrical Test Equipment, Non Conformance Reports, Process Audits, Attention To Detail, Multitasking, Adaptability, Communication Skills, Minimal Supervision

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

At Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way. Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate wins, empower employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential transforms into purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our shared success. Position Summary: The Lab Technician on the first shift (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) provides quality inspection support in a cable manufacturing environment to ensure product conformity and compliance with the company’s quality management system and business strategy. This role represents Quality as a cross-functional team member, supporting incoming and manufacturing inspections, including First Article Inspection (FAI), start-up inspections, and in-process audits. This position applies quality principles, methods, and techniques to verify product conformance and support continuous improvement. Qualifications & Requirements: * Background in QA or Manufacturing experience * Demonstrate strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, and adaptability to new technologies * Lean manufacturing principles, practices and techniques including 5S and Kaizen events * Basic mathematical knowledge required * Perform and document start-up, First Article, in-process, final, and electrical inspections * Verify product conformance using inspection tools, measurement devices, and electrical test equipment * Generate non conformance reports and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues * Support Engineering and R&D testing activities as needed * Mentor production employees on quality practices and standards * Conduct Manufacturing Process Audits Our core values - Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE) - are the foundation of how we operate and drive success. You will take ownership of your contributions, collaborate with a team that gets stuff done, and be empowered to innovate and pursue bold initiatives that drive our business forward. Are You Our Next ACE? * Follow all safety rules and report unsafe situations or equipment immediately * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily * Strong communication and people skills required * Ability to work with minimal supervision Systems You’ll Use: * Google Enterprise * ADP Pay Transparency: Winchester Interconnect Corporation is committed to pay transparency. The pay range for this position is $20.82 - $25.54 per hour. Exact salary will be contingent upon your experience, education, skills and any other factors Winchester Interconnect Corporation considers relevant to the hiring decision. For a sneak peek into some of our benefits and to learn more about our career opportunities, click here https://www.winconn.com/jobs/ [https://www.winconn.com/jobs/]. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. ***Candidate Inquiries Only-No Third-Parties***

Responsibilities

The Lab Technician provides quality inspection support in a cable manufacturing setting, ensuring product conformity and compliance with the quality management system through incoming, manufacturing, First Article, start-up, and in-process inspections. This role involves applying quality principles to verify conformance, generating non-conformance reports, supporting testing activities, mentoring employees on quality standards, and conducting manufacturing process audits.