Current Openings

Production Leader

Reports To

The Production Leader will report to the Vice President of Operations. 

Job Summary
At Electrical Power Products (EP2), we believe Quality Assurance always equates to Customer Satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a key segment of the company’s production operations! EP2 Production Leaders oversee key production departments, processes and employees while monitoring job performance and productivity. The key focus will be on safety, quality, cost and customer delivery. This person will be responsible for leading people, managing production, coaching teams, resolving issues, and driving overall performance. This person will continue to cultivate a culture of teamwork, results and customer commitment.  We are seeking an individual who wants to be an impact player, who wants to grow and who wants to be a big part of our continued success story!

Responsibilities and Duties

  •  Lead Safety in all areas of the department(s). #1 Priority.
  • Bring a customer-driven and quality focus to the entire team.
  • Set performance goals and deadlines that align with the plans and vision of Electrical Power Products, Inc.’s plans and vision, and communicate this to the team.  Meet daily and weekly production targets and goals. 
  • Own, manage and lead successful completion of production schedules.
  • Drive First Time Quality and build products to company/customer specifications.
  • Organize workflow and ensure employees understand their duties and tasks. Ensure projects are resourced and monitor progress through successful completion.
  • Monitor employee productivity while providing constructive feedback. 
  • Receive complaints and resolve issues that may arise. Grow teamwork, coordination, cooperation and communication.
  • Act as liaison between senior management and the department employees. 
  • Hire and train new employees. Embrace and promote growth and development.
  • Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures and undertake disciplinary actions if the need presents itself. 

Qualifications

  • BS degree in engineering, business or equivalent strongly preferred. Other education and/or comparable experience will be considered.
  • Proven experience as a manager, supervisor or relevant role in a manufacturing and production environment.  Passion for leadership. Strong leadership presence and influence.
  • Strong combination of leadership, job functional skills and organizational skills a must.
  • Experience in large scale manufacturing environment (make-to-order experience preferred). Strong understanding of best manufacturing practices (standardized work, Lean, flow, 5S, continuous improvement, etc.).
  • Possesses general working knowledge of electrical-mechanical components, installation, assembly. Mechanically inclined and aptitude to learn our products.
  • Comfortable on both the shop floor and in the office environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Strong presence.
  • Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.  Results-oriented.
  • Ability to collaborate with other teams and team members.  Coach/mentor.

Physical Requirements

  • Typically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for the regular operation of a computer.
  • Stand, walk, bend, reach, or otherwise move about regularly.
  • Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
  • Occasional exposure to typical manufacturing production physical hazards.

Engineering Specialist

Reports To

The Engineering Specialist will report to the Engineering Support Supervisor.   

Job Summary
The Engineering Specialist will work with all levels of the Engineering Team and Production staff to complete a variety of tasks in support of projects in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Issuing drawings and answering questions for Production staff 
  • Order materials 
  • Use PTS to manage projects 
  • Use Sequel for various tasks associated with managing projects  
  • Be a point of contact with customers, as needed
  • Complete point to points by verifying wire connections from one device to another in the same panel on a wiring diagram
  • Produce device labels by taking information from each device label ID on the wiring diagram and entering that information to Excel 
  • Manually type, use AutoCAD or ESS programs to complete wire markers
  • Enter information into the Term Strip template based on the information given by using special commands and steps in AutoCAD
  • Produce nameplates files in AutoCAD using Excel or creating from scratch
  • Draft or make changes to existing AutoCAD files
  • Create files for AC/DC panel board cards and print on card stock paper for circuit breakers
  • Scan provided drawings through a plotter in a specific order to a computer file
  • Differentiate between and be able to read different types of drawings, including structural, layout, wiring diagram, schematic, etc 
  • Create control cable schedules and communication cable schedules

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Be self-motivated and able to work on a team or independently   
  • Attention to detail is paramount

Physical Requirements

  • Typically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for the regular operation of a computer.
  • Stand, walk, bend, reach, or otherwise move about regularly.
  • Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
  • Possible exposure to typical manufacturing production physical hazards

Industrial Engineer

Reports To

The Industrial Engineer will report directly to Production Manager.

Job Summary
As an Industrial Engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing manufacturing and production processes to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, implement changes, and monitor ongoing performance.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
  • Analyze workflow and identify opportunities for optimization.
  • Develop and implement new processes or modifications to existing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
  • Work with design and production teams to integrate new technologies or methodologies into the manufacturing process.
  • Establish and implement continuous improvement programs to drive operational excellence.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce production costs without compromising quality.
  • Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure that process changes do not adversely impact product quality.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for manufacturing processes.
  • Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and reliability.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and management, to achieve common goals.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in process improvement within an industrial setting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with industrial automation and emerging technologies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

  • Typically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for the regular operation of a computer.
  • Stand, walk, bend, reach, or otherwise move about regularly.
  • Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
  • Occasional exposure to typical manufacturing production physical hazards.

Quality Control Inspector

Reports To

The Quality Control Inspector will report to the Quality Control Supervisor.

Job Summary

The Quality Control Inspector will inspect panels and enclosures throughout the production process as they go through the different departments of Electrical Power Products, Inc. These departments include steel, paint, mounting, wiring, enclosures, and shipping.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Implement quality assurance policies and procedures.
  • Perform routine inspections and quality tests.
  • Inspect products to ensure that they meet quality standards and the customer’s bill of materials.
  • Document deficiencies and errors of products and confirm corrections of these errors.
  • Operate a manual hydraulic pallet jack.

Qualifications

  • Preferred experience in wiring or quality assurance.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Ability to read blueprints and exploded-view drawings.
  • Exercise common sense when making decisions.
  • Working knowledge of tools, methods, and concepts of quality assurance.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Well versed in a tape measure; preferably able to read 1/8 of inch.

Physical Requirements

  • Continuous speaking, hearing, and visual (including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus) effort
  • Frequent standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and handling
  • Commonly lifting/moving of up to 40 lbs. individually
  • Occasionally lifting/moving 50-100 lbs. with assistance
  • Exposure to loud noises, drilling, cutting, banging, and typical manufacturing production physical hazards

Testing Technician

Reports To

The Testing Technician will report to the Testing Supervisor.

Job Summary

The Testing Technician will apply electrical theory and related knowledge to test control panels and enclosures electrically. The Testing Technician will ensure wiring matches schematics and will troubleshoot and resolve errors when presented.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide technical assistance and resolution should electrical or engineering problems be encountered.
  • Modify electrical parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
  • Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate systems under simulated operating conditions and record results.
  • Implement quality assurance policies while performing inspections and function testing.
  • Ensure the company products meet customer expectations.
  • Maintain standards for reliability and performance of production.
  • Operate hydraulic pallet jack.
  • Act professionally at all times and occasionally represent the company while working with customers.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Technical degree or six months to one year of experience.
  • Working knowledge of AC & DC electrical circuitry.
  • Knowledge of electrical fundamentals and computer-related applications.
  • Familiarity with schematics.
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and sharp attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

  • Continuous speaking, hearing, and visual (including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus) effort.
  • Frequent standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and handling.
  • Commonly lifting/moving of up to 40 lbs. individually.
  • Occasionally lifting/moving 50-100 lbs. with assistance.

Exposure to loud noises, drilling, cutting, banging, and typical manufacturing production physical hazards.


Benefits

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Paid Time Off

  • Vacation
  • Sick Time
  • 9 Holidays
  • Bereavement
  • Veteran’s Day (if qualified)

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Other Benefits

  • Discretionary Annual Bonus
  • Jeans on Fridays
  • On-site No-Cost Fitness Center
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Insurance

  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

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Retirement

  • 401(k) Plan
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan

Electrical Power Products, Inc. (EP2) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.  EP2 prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  EP2 conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.