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Lighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group of companies, has been providing contract and direct hire talent to client companies, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations for over 50 years. Our offices are in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and we work with clients across the country. Our management and recruiting teams are led by experienced industry professionals. We invest in excellent working partnerships, powered by people. We are currently seeking a Production Manager for a client in Shelton, CT.Responsibilities:Team Leadership and Work Allocation:Manage a dynamic team, including CNC and manual machinists, machinery assemblers, and production office staff, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes efficiency, quality, and maximum productivity.Organize and supervise production workflows, collaborating closely with the team to drive efficiency, boost productivity, and achieve cost reductions.Assign daily work orders to all production direct labor to ensure optimal utilization of resources, including workforce capacities, equipment availability, and vendor coordination.Supply Chain Optimization:Lead end-to-end supply chain management, orchestrating seamless coordination from material procurement to equipment assembly and testing.Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency and minimize waste.Production Planning and Coordination:Plan, coordinate, and direct all production activities to achieve on-time shipment and customer delivery of high-quality parts and systems.Oversee production planning, scheduling, and purchasing functions, managing internal work, raw material ordering, and outsourced operations.Cost-Efficient Production Management:Ensure efficient and economical production at the lowest cost while maintaining high-quality standards, meeting volume requirements, adhering to inventory targets, and achieving production schedules and delivery dates.Problem Solving and Collaboration:Address production problems and collaborate with design engineers to enhance product manufacturability.Workflow Analysis and Downtime Reduction:Analyze and plan plant workflow, including machinery placement (work cells), to improve manufacturing efficiency.Implement robust monitoring mechanisms to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and proactively take measures to exceed company goals.Minimize downtime by coordinating maintenance and repair services, ensuring adherence to operator maintenance procedures and schedules.Employee Development and Skills Enhancement:Manage employee development, nurturing skills and preparing team members for future job assignments.Compliance and Quality Assurance:Ensure manufacturing processes adhere to ISO 9001-2015 and meet all Environmental, Health & Safety requirements.Support quality assurance and initiate initiatives for scrap and waste reduction.Experience:Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent degree or experience.5 – 10 years of experience supervising or managing in a CNC machining manufacturing environment.Working knowledge of manufacturing machinery and processes, and machinery assembly and testing.Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (interpretation of engineering detail drawings).Proficiency in using MRP and similar computer-based technologies in a production-manufacturing environment.Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards.Ability to lead, motivate and positively influence production workforce personnel.Must have prior Supervisory experience of direct labor production employees.Must be able to organize work and effectively use MRP system and available resources to achieve customer delivery requirements. Duration: Direct HireLocation: Shelton, CTPay Rate: $DOEQualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!Please include a clean copy of your resume, salary expectations and any references.

Lighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group of companies, has been providing contract and direct hire talent to client companies, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations for over 50 years. Our offices are in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and we work with clients across the country. Our management and recruiting teams are led by experienced industry professionals. We invest in excellent working partnerships, powered by people. We are currently seeking a Mechanical & Hydraulics Assembler 1st Shift for a client in Shelton, CT. DESCRIPTIONUse various hand and power tools, assemble components and machinery Test and calibrate hydraulic and/or electrical systems Follow technical procedures and documentation including drawings Crate and package components and systems for delivery to customers Ensure orders are filled in accordance with customer requirements Candidate Requirements 3-5 years minimum applicable work experience Mechanically inclined, hands-on, proficient with hand and power tools Working knowledge of hydraulic components and systems (electrical components & systems beneficial) Quality conscious and productivity-oriented Self-starter, motivated, fast and accurate—timely and reliable work Ability to effectively communicate and interact with coworkers Neat, organized and safety conscious Ability to meet deadlines Duration: 6 month Contract to Hire 1st ShiftLocation: Shelton, CTPay Rate: $20-35 per hour Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately! Please include a clean copy of your resume, salary expectations and any references.

Lighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group, is proud to be a “Best in Staffing 2023” award winner. We have over 50 years of experience placing people with small and global companies. Our offices in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts serve clients nationwide. We are currently seeking a Health & Safety Specialist in Shelton, CT. As a Health & Safety Specialist your day-to-day duties will consist of and may not be limited to: Health & Safety: Responsible for reinforcing and influencing an already strong safety culture by performing all Health & Safety regulatory compliance activities, including training and records management for employees (evaluate and/or design tests and courses; facilitate planning with training personnel including outside Subject Matter Experts, oversee employee compliance with assigned training, facilitate and deliver monthly safety training at offsite locations). Must be hands on. Willing to travel to company facilities New York State and Connecticut to build and maintain relationships with all staff- 40-50%.Inspect company projects and recommend corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance with established regulations. Design and implement programs to improve company safety and reduce near misses and/or accidents.Maintain Health and Safety manual. Provide regular updates of safety statistics, status of safety programs and regulatory compliance activities. Review and approve Health and Safety work orders. Manage and inform internal safety committees. Conduct investigations for accidents and near misses, propose actions to avoid future issues, communicate and monitor those recommendations are implemented. Provide expertise to Human Resources on OSHA requirements where there is shared responsibility. Train and coach employees to identify hazards, perform tasks safely and to follow rules to reduce risk. Use influence style vs authoritative style. Provide budget, forecast information, and administer department spending. Knowledge:Prioritization skills and the ability to manage numerous and complex processes simultaneously and assess risks. Awareness and ability to apply decision making tools and techniques, purchasing practices and procedures, inventory management including spare parts and controls, pipeline safety Operator Qualification requirements. Knowledge of OSHA and related Health & Safety regulations, and Health and Safety program design and reinforce an already existing strong safety culture. Advanced computer skills including records management systems and web-based learning systems. Experience:Must have B.S. in Occupational Health and Safety.Detailed understanding of OSHA regulations and Operator Qualification rules preferred. Understanding of Performance Metrics and their application to safety and enhanced operational excellence.Experience managing Field Technician Team in DOT compliance is a plus. DETAILS: Duration: Direct HireLocation: Shelton, CT40-50-% travel required to build and maintain relationships with staff and reinforce already existing strong safety culture.Salary: $100 to 120K Plus bonus DOEMust possess excellent driving record as incumbent will be assigned company vehicle Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!Please include a clean copy of your resume and salary expectations and any references.

Lighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group of companies, has been providing contract and direct hire talent to client companies, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations for over 50 years. Our offices are in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and we work with clients across the country. Our management and recruiting teams are led by experienced industry professionals. We invest in excellent working partnerships, powered by people.We are currently seeking a Field Technician in Hollis, NYPosition Summary and Special Duties:As a (an) Field Technician your day-to-day duties will consist of and may not be limited to: Performs all aspects of work on rail cars being processed through the New Haven Rail Yard and Commissioning Warranty Sites. This includes all electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and any other duties requested by their supervisor.The position entails working on rail cars in the final assembly process at the New Haven facility or at a remote site. The technician will use standard hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, etc.) along with his or her ability to perform basic troubleshooting utilizing multi-meters and PC based test equipment. The technician will read piping diagrams, mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and electrical schematics as required to accomplish the job assignment.The technician will perform test procedures on some the following systems: HVAC, Brakes, Propulsion, Communications systems, Toilet systems, Trainline systems, Sign systems, Automatic Train Control systems, general functional tests, Hipotential tests, Wining Continuity Tests, Pneumatic Leakage Tests, Dynamic Tests, Burn-in tests, etc.From time to time the Test technician will be required to assist and support the engineering group on various engineering tests.The test technician will interact directly with the customer on a regular basis and must have to ability to communicate clearly the intent and be confident in his or her assignment. The test technician will fill out all test documentation, reports and any other documentation required for the particular job assigned.The Field Technician will operate in many cases without direct supervision. He will be the lead in performing his tasks. The Field technician is not a novice position. He or She is required to take the lead in the assignment and guide the Function Test Technician or Rail Car Technician assigned with him. The Field Technician is to initiate the call for vendor, engineering, or manufacturing support first, then report to the supervisor the results or need for further assistance.The Field Technician will enter discrepancies into the database system. The Field Technician will accurately report his or her time on the job to the supervisor.Job Specification:Must have, at a minimum, the following:Previous work experience in the electrical or mechanical testing field.High school diploma or equivalent, technical school or associates in the engineering field preferredMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishAbility to read and understand electrical schematics.Ability to read and understand blue-prints and mechanical drawingsProficiency with all basic hand tools and power toolsAbility to use a multi-meter, chart recorder, oscilloscope, network analyzers, etc.Basic proficiency with portable test equipment (PTE) and ability to download and analyze dataMust be proficient in the English measurement system and be able to learn the Metric measurement system within a specified amount of timeCapable of working under pressure with specific deadlinesAble to work flexible hours, any shift,Ability to climb stairs and ladders, and able to lift, push, or pull a maximum of 40 lbs.Comfortable working in a rail yard environmentWilling to travel on business trips or field assignments- extensive travel may be neededProficient with MS office applications and other industry related software applicationsAbility to lead tasks and assist other techniciansAbility to perform some troubleshooting utilizing downloads, schematics and manualsAbility to analyze problems/data and issue comprehensive reports detailing the analysisCommunicate clearly with the customer.DETAILS:Duration: 6 months Temp to hireLocation: Hollis, NYHours: 7-4pmSalary: Depending on ExperienceQualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!Please include a clean copy of your resume and salary expectations and any references.