Enclosure Production Assistant

Description

The Enclosure Production Assistant is the foundation of the EarthQuaker Devices team. As a special effects pedal manufacturer, our business begins and ends with the products that we build, therefore the work of the Enclosure Production Assistant is essential to the company’s success and growth. Enclosure Production Assistants assist in the production of enclosures, management of inventory, and shipment of products through use of all related machinery and software.

About EarthQuaker Devices

Top-six in the U.S. and one of the top-10 in the world, EarthQuaker Devices create products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Its key retailers include Guitar Center, Long & McQuade, Sweetwater and Thomann. EarthQuaker Devices has sold over 250,000 units.

The company's current workforce reaches over 40 individuals and we have a strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity. This is evidenced by our policies, training, and workplace culture. We have created an open, honest, and transparent culture that doesn’t shy away from hard conversations leading to positive individual, company, industry, and societal change. We partner with and advocate for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and cis women musicians, those with disabilities, and religious minorities and we strive to make the music industry a place where all can create and thrive. We encourage folks from these and other oppressed groups to apply. Please contact [email protected] for information about accommodations.

Full time employees have access to our benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, and parental leave.

Requirements

• Quality control throughout the build process in adherence to company standards and practices.
• Safe operation of company tools according to training standards. Careful use of company materials.
• Production of enclosures through use of CNC machinery, press drills, UV printers, and powder coating machines.
• Receive and stock all incoming shipments, maintain an orderly inventory back stock, and ensure proper usage of all related inventory software.
• Properly pack and ship enclosures out to vendor.
• Achievement of goals set by the Enclosure Production Manager and Production Leads to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work within small groups.
• Adaptability and ability throughout the workday to multi-task and balance a variety of duties while still completing each task in a timely manner and according to company standards.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance services on equipment as necessary. Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect and repair defects.
• Professional attitude in all artist/dealer/vendor/public relations.
• Discretion regarding all new products in development, production techniques and anything else that could be considered guarded information about the products or methods employed at EarthQuaker Devices.
• Intermediate understanding of parts uses and the ability to act as a resource to other production members regarding the technical specifics of the products.
• This job description is designed to list the general responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be added at any time as determined by management.
  
  

Skills

Adaptability

Computer Literacy

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Math Aptitude

Mechanical Aptitude

Multitasking

Oral Communication Skills

Organization

Problem Solving

Professionalism

Stress Tolerance & Management

Teamwork

Technical Communication

Time Management

Written Communication Skills

Experience

• Must maintain a current valid state driver’s license.
• Production or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prior knowledge of brand and products a plus.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be able to maintain a stationary position for entirety of shift, excluding breaks.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 50 pounds to a height of 5 feet.
• Comfortable with working in high temperatures.
• Wear PPE for 8 hours, excluding breaks.
• 1-2 years experience in a machine shop or powder coating shop, and should be comfortable with operating various machinery.
• Familiar with safe operation and practices.
• Ability to learn to new systems.
• Experience with using computers, ability to learn new programs to operate machines, track job duration, and hours worked.
• Experience with UV printing or other printing techniques or machines a plus.