Wazer Jobs in Usa
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WHY WE NEED YOU
WAZER re-invents waterjet cutters. Our ground-breaking small-footprint waterjet cutters bring universal cutting with digital precision to every workshop, big or tiny. Creating such a unique product line was no easy feat, but since then we have proven the product and are scaling up!
We are looking for energetic, adaptable and clever team members that can think on their feet to solve problems that pop up as well as work to continuously improve our systems and processes. Tired of being just a cog in a larger process? Take ownership of your work and help bring this product to its many eager customers, while having an opportunity for career growth and development.
Please note: This is not an IT or Software Support role. This position focuses on hardware support for WAZER waterjet machines. Candidates should have experience with mechanical systems, hardware maintenance, or machine operation rather than/in addition to experience with IT infrastructure or computer systems.
YOUR DAILY ROLE
- Youβll be communicating with customers and solving their issues.
- Youβll provide email, telephone and video technical support for customers in aspects such as hardware, software and workflow.
- Youβll document customer problems and the actions taken to solve them
- Youβll work with product development engineers to develop solutions for short term and long term problems
- Youβll develop proactive web support content to help users solve common issues youβve seen repeatedly
- You will be integral in building up long term systems and procedures as we grow
- Youβll acquire market feedback from current and future customers through surveys and direct calls
MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
- You must be a quick learner when it comes to mechanics
- You are a patient and thorough problem-solver and not a rash solution finder
- You have strong technical communication skills
- You have strong written communication
- You are a fast typer and very comfortable navigating the MS and Google suites
- You are a systematic and process oriented thinker and not solution minded
- You are comfortable communicating on the phone and via video platforms.
- You have strong social skills and can interact well with a wide variety of customers
- You are comfortable leading feedback sessions with other team members
- You enjoy a good brainstorm session
- You are well-organized and willing to work independently
- Ability to commute to Yonkers, NY Monday through Friday
NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
- You have worked with CRM systems (zendesk, salesforce, etc)
- You are a maker, a hacker, a craftsperson, tinkerer, or generally curious and creative
- You can break down a system and identify what makes it work the way it does
- Degree/Experience in a technical area, for example architecture, engineering, industrial design, science, and metalworking, etc.
- Website Editing skills (squarespace blog pages)
- While it would be great to bring on experienced talent for this role, weβll accept any qualified candidate. If you are passionate about our mission, are good at what you do, and want to learn quickly donβt hesitate to contact us. Be open about what you donβt know and what you excel at, and weβll do our best to evaluate this with our specific needs!
COMPENSATION
This is an hourly position at $21-$25/hr, depending on relevant experience for the position. Employee Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days, Opportunities for Overtime, WAZER equity (stock options), Opportunity for advancement in a fast-growing company.
LOCATION & ENVIRONMENT
Weβve located ourselves in Yonkers, NY. Youβll be working in an environment that is simultaneously our office, ideation studio, research lab, workshop, and final product assembly center, all under one roof. This allows us to collaborate and learn each otherβs area of expertise, providing better solutions to our customers. Our facility becomes a playground in the off hours. You are encouraged to design, make, and work on whatever personal projects you may have at the time. You may see brewing equipment, race car parts, plants, and art pieces around the office. Who knows what inspiration we use for the next problem we need to solve!
WHY WE NEED YOU
WAZER is the first ever desktop waterjet cutter bringing universal cutting with digital precision to every workshop, big or small. Creating a first of its kind product was no easy feat, but since then we have proven the product and are scaling up! We are looking to build our proactive, energetic, and adaptable team. Youβll have an opportunity to solve problems, as well as work to continuously improve our systems and processes. Take ownership of your work and help bring this brand new product to its many eager customers, while having an opportunity for career growth and development.
YOUR DAILY ROLE
This is a part time position that largely focuses on warehouse management and product fulfillment. The position involves working on-site at our office/warehouse for an estimated 25β30 hours per week. The majority of WAZER products processed and shipped are pallet shipments. This means you must be comfortable with not only processing small parcel packages but large crates as well. To be more specific you will be expected to regularly lift 60 pounds on your own, perform team lifts, and use standard warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, hydraulic lifters, and ladders safely.
Warehouse
- Ensure finished goods are appropriately stored for inventory and fulfillment (ie. only boxed or fully crated units)
- Ensure all incoming packages have been distributed to appropriate staff or left on incoming package racks only
- Ensure parts are pulled according to general good FIFO practices
- Suggest improvements and convey them to the Operations Manager in terms of warehouse management
Daily Warehouse Maintenance
- Ensure the warehouse is free of debris (ie. packaging, foam, cardboard, etc)
- Ensure the warehouse space is clear of clutter
- Ensure all general use warehouse tools (not in use) are put away in their designated locations (ie. pallet jack, dollies, ladders, etc)
Inventory
- Perform container unloading and receipt on a monthly basis
- Perform inventory counts on an as requested basis
- Parts, kits, and subassemblies appropriately binned/boxed/palletized per the intended system
Fulfillment
- Sub-kit and pre-assemble required accessories for fulfillment
- Package and box finished goods
- Highly accurate pick and pack of finished goods crating to customer work orders
- Print shipping documentation and process paperwork correctly for carrier pickup
- Assist LTL Drivers for loading and unloading of the pallets
- Store and document necessary packing and shipping information (digitally and physical)
This position has substantial room for growth in the future if aptitude is shown. This can include more hands-on testing and involvement in the WAZER laboratories or further expansion of roles and responsibilities to operationally related activities.
MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
- Be a role model of consistency, punctuality, and abiding to company policies to other employees
- Encourage and talk to colleagues from a peer level, in a friendly manner about deficient behaviors that are observed
- Bring a positive and encouraging work attitude and proactive work pace to the company culture
- Able to Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
- Demonstrated ability to work with your hands (familiarity with hand tools and power tools is a MUST)
- Enthusiasm to learn and a βwhatever it takesβ attitude
- Comfortable with using equipment and in team lifts to move product that weighs 50-100lbs
NICE TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 year of warehouse experience is a plus
- Participant in the maker community or just a DIYβer
- Trade or technical background
- Passion about WAZERβs mission of bringing affordable digital cutting solutions to makers, small business, artisans, and schools.
COMPENSATION
$18-20/hr (based on warehouse experience). Employee Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days, Opportunities for Overtime, Opportunity for advancement in a fast-growing company. Flexible work hours are available.
LOCATION & ENVIRONMENT
Weβve located ourselves in Yonkers, NY. Youβll be working in an environment that is simultaneously our office, ideation studio, research lab, workshop, and final product assembly center, all under one roof. This allows us to collaborate and learn each otherβs area of expertise, providing better solutions to our customers. Our facility becomes a playground in the off hours. You are encouraged to design, make, and work on whatever personal projects you may have at the time. You may see brewing equipment, race car parts, plants, and art pieces around the office. Who knows what inspiration we use for the next problem we need to solve!