Deburring Operator - 2nd shift

Cadrex; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Generous paid time off and holiday pay

Monthly remote work stipend (if remote

401(k) with up to 4% match

Education support program

Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Bonus plan for all full-time employees

Job summary

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a Deburring Operator to set up and adjust tooling for Deburring/Tapping machines in a fast-paced production environment. You will train operators and help ensure quality and efficiency across shifts.

Responsibilities include machine setup, tooling changes, problem solving, process improvements, and maintaining documentation. A high school diploma and willingness to learn are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' related experience in high-volume manufacturing preferred.
• Set Up all assigned Deburring/Tapping department machines and processes to company specifications.
• Understand the assembly and machine operations process and the movement of completed components.
• Produce a high-quality product according to required specifications on a consistent basis.
• Produce the required quantity of product according to required output specifications.
• Use computers as required.
• Use measuring tools as required.
• Read and understand Blueprints.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely.
• Operate all hand tools, machines and equipment successfully as required and with minimal supervision.
• Work as a productive team member who contributes to the organizations' success.
• Handle fast-paced work.
• Demonstrate initiative to see tasks that are needed and complete them without instruction.
• Demonstrate dependability with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Performs Set Up duties to ready Deburring/Tapping machines for production.
• Installs, adjusts, changes, and aligns tooling and equipment to ready operations for production.
• Analyzes machine and process problems and determines solutions.
• Facilitates engineering changes per quality program.
• Monitors processes and recommends improvements to increase productivity and quality.
• Ensures materials are available at machines and workstations.
• Ensures efficient production through all phases of their area.
• Performs inspections to receive approval to start a job and conducts periodic quality checks.
• Assists operators with and trains them in proper inspection techniques.
• Maintains equipment and clean work areas.
• Trains new employees and provides work instruction in absence of lead.

Skills

Machine setup

Deburring

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Measuring tools

Machining equipment

Job description

Description OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a Deburring Operator who will perform a variety of duties to set-up and adjust specialized tooling and equipment to ready Deburring/Tapping machines and processes for production or assembly. May assign personnel to various duties. May act as Lead in absence of Lead staff or Supervisors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs Set Up duties to ready Deburring/Tapping machines and processes for production
• Installs, adjusts, changes, and aligns tooling and equipment to ready operations for production
• Works from schedules and instructions to analyze machine and or process problems and determine solutions
• Facilitates engineering changes to products and processes using all means available as documented in the corporate quality program
• Monitors processes and recommend improvements to increase productivity and assure quality
• Ensures that all materials are available at machines and workstations and of proper quality during all phases of production. This includes but is not limited to materials and packaging.
• Assures efficient production through all phases of their area of production
• Executes the proper inspection methods to receive approval to start a job and makes periodic quality checks of product to ensure quality standards are met
• Assists operators with and trains them in the proper techniques of product inspection
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment and keep work areas clean and orderly
• Instructs and assists operators or other workers in machine and or process setup and operation, quality standards, and process documentation
• Reports and prevents equipment and process malfunctions, material discrepancies, documentation errors, and facilitate corrective/preventive actions whenever and wherever necessary
• Works within their area to assure production flows in an efficient manner to include planning ahead to assure smooth transition to the next scheduled job for their area
• Assures all paperwork and documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner
• May train new employees, provide work instruction and/or answer questions in absence of lead or supervisor

Requirements PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years' related experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting preferred
• Set Up all assigned Deburring/Tapping department machines and processes to company specifications
• Understand the assembly and machine operations process and the movement of completed components
• Produce a high-quality product according to required specifications on a consistent basis.
• Produce the required quantity of product according to required output specifications
• Use computers as required
• Use measuring tools as required
• Read and understand Blueprints.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely
• Operate all hand tools, machines and equipment successfully as required and with minimal supervision
• Work as a productive team member who contributes to the organizations' success
• Handle fast-paced work
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative to see tasks that are needed and complete them without being instructed to do so by supervisors or lead personnel
• Demonstrate dependability with good attendance

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

LOCATION

Onsite

SCHEDULE

Monday-Thursday: 4:30pm-3:0am

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees

CADREX'S CORE VALUES

Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com. Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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