Lead - Punch Department - Weekend Shift

Cadrex; Dresser (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Slow/long-term disability insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Education support program

Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Bonus plan for all full-time employees

Job summary

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions seeks a Punch Department Lead to oversee daily punch press operations onsite in Wisconsin. The role requires strong technical knowledge of punch press operations, leadership, and a focus on safety and quality.

You will lead the team, coordinate workflow, and ensure equipment readiness while promoting continuous improvement and adherence to production targets. A high school diploma plus 4+ years in punching is expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of punch press operations experience, with at least 1 year in a lead role.
• Able to read blueprints and work instructions.
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication, tooling, and machine operation.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily punch press activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Set up and operate punch press equipment; troubleshoot to minimize downtime.
• Train and mentor punch press operators, emphasizing safety and continuous improvement.
• Monitor work orders, materials, and equipment availability to maintain smooth production flow.
• Inspect parts to ensure specifications are met and address quality issues promptly.
• Collaborate with supervisors, quality, maintenance, and engineering to support goals.
• Maintain accurate production reports, setup sheets, and maintenance logs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

ERP software

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Cadrex is searching for a Punch Department Lead who will be responsible for overseeing daily operations within the punch press department, ensuring that safety, quality, and production targets are met. This hands‑on leadership role coordinates workflow, supports team development, and maintains equipment readiness to meet production demands. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical knowledge of punch press operations, excellent organizational skills, and proven leadership abilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the punch press team to meet production schedules and quality standards
• Set up and operate punch press equipment as needed; troubleshoot and resolve issues to minimize downtime
• Train and mentor punch press operators, promoting a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Monitor work orders, materials, and equipment availability to ensure smooth production flow
• Inspect parts and processes to ensure compliance with specifications; address quality issues promptly
• Collaborate with supervisors, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to support production goals
• Maintain accurate documentation, including production reports, setup sheets, and maintenance logs
• Enforce safety policies and ensure a clean and organized work environment
• Recommend process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste

REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of experience in punch press operations, including at least 1 year in a leadership or lead role preferred
• Proficient in reading blueprints, work instructions, and using precision measuring tools
• Strong understanding of metal fabrication processes, tooling, and machine operation
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and basic computer skills

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

LOCATION

Onsite

SCHEDULE

Friday-Sunday; 5:45am-6:15pm

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.

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.

CORE VALUES

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

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

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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