Jobs at BEGA North America (Now Hiring) — 7 open

Job DetailsJob Location: BC1 - Carpinteria, CA 93013Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $18.50 - $23.37 HourlyJob Category: ManufacturingBEGA North America is a world-renowned manufacturer of architectural lighting, control, an furniture solutions.

Who we want to be
Companies create a vision statement to answer a very important question, where are we going? A vision statement says what the organization wishes to be like in some years’ time. It’s usually drawn up by senior leadership to take thinking beyond day-to-day activity in both a clear and memorable way. Here at BEGA, our vision is to be the industry's premier provider of architectural outdoor lighting, control, and furniture solutions.

Why we exist
Companies create a mission statement to answer the most important question, why do we exist? Its aim is to provide focus for management and staff. Mission is synonymous with shared purpose and emphasizes how the organization should view and conduct itself. Our mission should find a way to express the organization’s impact on the lives of whomever we are trying to serve, and more importantly make them feel it! Here at BEGA, we have an unwavering commitment to quality above all, in our people, products, partners, and processes. Therefore, our mission is to build quality into everything we do.

Who we are
Why does a company take time to define its core values? Because values govern behavior and describe our organization’s desired culture.

Fostering Trust – Everyone at BEGA is responsible for creating an environment of trust. To do this, each of us must have the freedom to communicate with anyone, and it must be safe for everyone to offer ideas.
Building Community – We are a diverse community of passionate and self-driven individuals who act with integrity, treat people with kindness and respect, hold one another accountable to the highest standards, and collectively promote work-life balance.
Embracing Growth – We embrace perpetual growth and development, continuous learning, and constant improvement, enabling the brand, the organization, and the individual to realize their full potential.
Living Responsibly – We are committed to social responsibility and minimizing our impact on the environment over time. To deliver on this mission critical promise we take a balanced approach to people and the planet.

What we believe in

Respect – we treat everyone with respect by being polite and kind.
Integrity – we act with integrity by being honest and following our moral and ethical convictions.
Ownership – we possess an orientation of ownership and a mentality that desires us all to thrive.
Accountability – we lead by example, always accountable for doing what we agreed we would do

QualificationsPosition Profile

The Assembler I position assists in all aspects of the Assembly process to ensure the on-time delivery of components that meet BEGA’s quality and performance standards. This includes but is not limited to a range of routine mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly operations, under well-defined instructions and in accordance with company policy and safety procedures, quality testing, daily performance review in a teamwork environment, problem solving, and participating in a department-wide 5S program. The Assembler I will work under the direct supervision of the Cell Lead and Dept Supervisor in cooperation with other employees as part of a work team as well as individually throughout different production areas of the department.

Knowledge & Experience

Ability to communicate in English (Read, Write, Speak)
Ability to count accurately and do basic math
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to follow machine operation instructions
Competency with hand tools
Good interpersonal skills
Previous manufacturing/assembly experience preferred but not necessary
Basic computer skills preferred, but not necessary (Microsoft office, email, etc)

What you’ll do

Assemble BEGA fixtures by following specific work instructions
Perform electrical tests as required on products
Follow instructions of engineering drawings and Bills of Materials
Machine operation tasks including machine setup, material tending, operation, and waste disposal
Adhere to Standard Work for all tasks performed
Maintain regular, punctual attendance
Participate in daily stand-up meeting to review tier I level performance
Adhere to productivity standards of the department
Perform situational problem solving (5why)
Participate in department-wide 5S program to maintain a clean and orderly workplace
Conduct user-driven maintenance of tools and equipment, as assigned
Adhere to all safety standards
Work both independently and in a team environment, as required
Provide input for improvement of cell or work area
Perform other duties as assigned by Lead, Supervisor, or Department Manager

Position Dimensions

Single shift (up to 12 hours)
Overtime, including weekends, when required
Fast-paced, frequently changing environment
Strong safety culture
Standing for sustained periods of time required
Lift up to 50lbs required
Use of all applicable PPE is required
85-95% of daily shift spent in direct manufacturing

Salary Range

Salary offers typically fall up to mid-range and are negotiable based on experience. The top range is reserved for growth within the role.

BEGA North America is headquartered in the heart of the picturesque “American Riviera” just south of Santa Barbara. Additionally, we have BEGA Campus 2 (BC2), which is part of a master-planned community known as Baseline located in Broomfield, Colorado. Baseline is a community created for people who are social by nature, who value experiences over things, and who regularly gaze west towards the Rockies to remind themselves why they live in Colorado. Both settings offer endless access to the outdoors with plenty of activities such as hiking, sailing, and mountain biking. We offer an attractive compensation package, including health care, 401(k), paid time off, educational reimbursement program, wellness programs, and a remarkable work environment.