Job Description
Job Description
Why Work Here?
WAVE is on a mission to end drowning. We are revolutionizing the job of lifeguards & pool operators giving them tools to save lives!
Position Summary:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic employee to join our team. The Production Technician position is hands-on in our production facility in Norwalk, CT. The role requires assembling equipment, maintaining inventory, fulfilling orders, and performing all related QC processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in collaboration, working with their hands, and a proactive, problem-solving attitude.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble life-saving systems from raw components, ensuring reliability of the final product
- Provision equipment to customer specifications
- Pack and ship orders
- Maintain stock levels and inventory accuracy
- Receive, test and log equipment returns
- Identify and communicate equipment defects to management
- Collaborate with management and engineers to identify and implement process improvements
Qualifications:
- Education, training, or experience in assembly, testing and quality control environments.
- High degree of dexterity and ability to work with small components
- Good close-range vision or ability to work under magnification
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
- Reliable transportation to and from our Pearl Street office in Norwalk
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn networking concepts and the ability to troubleshoot connection problems.
- Experience with basic electronics soldering
- Excellent documentation, organizational, time management and collaboration skills.
- Highly motivated with a positive “can-do” attitude
- Strong attention to detail, with analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with HubSpot, Katana, and Google Workspace is a plus.
What We Offer:
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Dental and Vision Benefits
- Real-world experience in a dynamic and fast-paced life safety tech environment.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals and direct interaction with senior leadership.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- The opportunity to shape the field of Aquatics Safety.
About WAVE Drowning Prevention Systems:
WAVE Drowning Prevention Systems is on a mission to end drowning. The company is revolutionizing the job of lifeguards, giving them tools that make their job far more engaging and ensuring they intervene long before incidents turn into drownings. WAVE is the first truly reliable, affordable, and easy-to-deploy technology that dramatically reduces the risk of drowning. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment where employees can grow, learn, and make significant contributions.
Equal Opportunity:
WAVE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.