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Environment, Health, & Safety Specialist Req #691 Fairfield, OH, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what's next possible. Standex Electronics designs custom-engineered solutions across sensing, switching, and power magnetics for high-reliability applications. Organized around three strategic platforms—DETECT, GRID, and EDGE—we design and manufacture technologies that enable precision sensing and measurement, efficient power conversion, and advanced electronic performance. Our solutions support the global acceleration of electrification, expand energy infrastructure, and power next-generation technologies across critical markets. We drive growth through new product development, deeper engagement with customers' engineering, geographic expansion, and targeted acquisitions. Our global manufacturing footprint spans the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, and India. We are looking for an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs within a non-union electronics manufacturing environment. This position promotes a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and risk prevention by partnering with employees, supervisors, and leadership to identify hazards, reduce workplace injuries, and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental and occupational safety regulations. What You'll Do The EHS Coordinator serves as a visible presence on the production floor and assists in addressing hazards associated with soldering operations, heated equipment, moving machinery, ergonomic risk factors, and slip, trip, and fall prevention. Support compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and company safety policies, including: Hazard Communication (HazCom) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Walking-Working Surfaces Machine Guarding Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Programs Maintain OSHA injury and illness records, including OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301. Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, and reporting requirements. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and ensure appropriate employee access. Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for manufacturing and assembly operations. Hazard Prevention and Risk Reduction Identify, evaluate, and assist in mitigating workplace hazards, including: Thermal burn hazards associated with soldering irons, heated components, and molten materials Hair, jewelry, and loose clothing entanglement hazards around moving or rotating equipment Slip, trip, and fall hazards related to cables, cords, spills, floor mats, and housekeeping practices Ergonomic risks associated with repetitive manufacturing and assembly tasks Recommend and support implementation of engineering, administrative, and PPE controls. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety and environmental performance. Safety Training and Employee Engagement Conduct new safety orientation and required safety training.

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Safe soldering practices PPE selection, use, care, and maintenance Housekeeping and slip prevention Hazard recognition and reporting Emergency response procedures Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee awareness programs. Encourage employee involvement in safety initiatives, near-miss reporting, and hazard correction activities. Inspections and Audits Perform routine facility inspections and safety audits, lead safety GEMBA's Evaluate compliance with PPE requirements, safe work procedures, housekeeping standards, and hazard controls. Monitor corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely completion. Maintain inspection documentation and follow-up records. Incident Investigation Investigate workplace injuries, illnesses, near misses, property damage incidents, and unsafe conditions. Conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective and preventive action plans. Track incident trends and prepare reports for leadership review. Assist with workers' compensation and injury management processes, as applicable. Environmental Responsibilities Support compliance with environmental regulations and company environmental programs. Assist with the proper storage, handling, labeling, and disposal of materials and waste streams. Monitor workplace conditions related to chemical exposure, ventilation, and indoor air quality, as applicable. Maintain environmental records and documentation as required. What You'll Bring Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder). Bachelor's degree Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered. One (1) to three (3) years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing environment. What We Value Bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field. Experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly operations, or light industrial environments is a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Scan this QR code and apply! Download