Product Technician - Panels, 1St Shift

Wenger Corporation is a privately-held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. To better balance the needs of your personal life, Wenger Corporation provides best-in-class, family-friendly scheduling for our manufacturing team. Our flexible options include four 10-hour shifts with overtime on Fridays. And when the unexpected does arise, we'll work with you to help you be where, and when, you are needed most. Wenger’s cultural commitment to flexibility, consistency and work-life balance adds a bit of predictability to an unpredictable world.

We are seeking a Product Technician to join our manufacturing team in Owatonna, MN. As a Product Technician you would be responsible for performing routine materials inspection/handling, routine machine operations, assembly, basic quality control, and packing/shipping prep under limited supervision in a manner, which meets or exceeds the established quality and quantity standards for the area.

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews work assignments, paperwork, and other documentation/directions to facilitate the best of time and activity for the shift.
• Performs manufacturing processes assigned according to established policies, procedures, and standards of the area
• Checks completed work for conformance with specifications, noting and forwarding Defective Material Report (DMR) data for decision and action by others
• Established quality and quantity standards are consistently met or exceeded, resulting in minimal downtime and/or rework
• Confers with Manager or department Lead to share information, observations, and recommendations for improvements in processes which might increase overall results within established quality standards
• Helps maintain the assigned area in a clean, orderly condition to minimize safety hazards and lost-time accidents
• Contributes to a cooperative work effort through performance of assigned duties in an accurate and timely manner
• Demonstrates knowledge of manufacturing processes, minimizes uncertainty, and facilitates organization of materials and tools to meet established quality and quantity standards
• Provides general guidance and assistance for trainees in a manner which contributes to their development and overall results being achieved

Highly qualified candidates will have: 

• 3-6 months manufacturing experience
• Experience training others
• Experience understanding engineering drawings 
• Experience performing mechanical assembly
• Experience performing electrical assembly
• Experience operating machinery

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement

Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 

All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply