Production Specialist

Company Description

At Alertus, protecting people from harm is our mission and our passion. As the leader in mass notification, we are committed to providing customizable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions, as we know even a few seconds of warning can help save lives during an emergency.

Our employees are integral to the company’s success and impact countless people's lives, safety, and well-being. We aim for a positive, collaborative environment that allows employees to work across departments easily and effectively.

Job Description

We are seeking a Production Specialist to work onsite at our Baltimore office to facilitate the Alertus production process from order acceptance through system deployment. Candidates must demonstrate skill competency in a production environment and utilizing technologies, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a fluid, high-communication, delivery-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of warehouse logistics, hands-on experience in electronics assembly, familiarity with manufacturing processes, and troubleshooting methodologies. The individual should manage work priorities and demonstrate the ability to make efficient decisions. The Production Specialist should have a comprehensive understanding of the production flow environment, allowing them to actively collaborate and contribute within the core performance teams at Alertus Technologies.

A Day in the Life

• Assist Electronic Assemblers with the production and shipment of all Alertus hardware products
• Receiving processing, storage location, inventory system transaction
• Use general power tools to configure/program the Alertus products
• Follow Production Standard Operating Procedures to prevent process deviations
• Participate actively in production process documentation improvements
• Working under last minute order change requests and maintain the expected quality standard
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Required Skills & Abilities

• Experience with electronic and mechanical assembly
• Experience with following and creating assembly procedures
• Inventory control systems exposure
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge in the fundamentals of servers, software, networking, and other data center technologies
• Strong interpersonal skills; including written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multitask
• Self motivated and able to work under general direction
• Ability to work the required hours to meet deadlines and ensure quality
• Experience with FedEx/UPS domestic and international shipping
• Ability to use power tools
• Ability to lift at least 40lbs
• General wiring skills

Education & Experience

• Preferred Associates in Electronics Engineering or equivalent science field
• Preferred 2 years of experience in warehousing and/or manufacturing small electronics

Alertus Career Advantages

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Short-term Disability, Accident, Hospital, and Cancer Insurance
• Live Near Your Work HomeBuying Incentive
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Additional Information

Our approach to Artificial Intelligence. We value the human element of our hiring process. We do not use AI to screen applications or replace human judgment in our selection, and all final decisions are made by real people. We ask that you approach your application with the same spirit. The use of AI to answer interview questions during the interview or to take technical assessment tests is strictly prohibited and can result in the immediate disqualification of your candidacy. As a reminder, recording conversations is illegal in many states without dual party consent.

All applicants who wish to be employed by Alertus, regardless of work location, must be fully vaccinated or in the progress of vaccination by the first day of their employment (some exceptions may be considered if within the guidelines of the company policy). Proof of vaccination or exemption must be provided prior to their start date.

Alertus Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Alertus’ salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will depend on several factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications.