Lead - Turret - Weekend Shift

Cadrex; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Education support program

Job summary

Cadrex is seeking a Turret Department Lead to oversee laser cutting and turret punching operations. You will manage a team of technicians, set performance expectations, and drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements across manufacturing processes.

This role requires strong technical leadership and a hands-on approach to maintenance, tooling, and process optimization. The ideal candidate will have experience with turret punching and laser cutting equipment, CAD/CAM programming, and a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in turret punching operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of laser cutting and turret punching equipment, tools, and processes.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software for programming laser cutting and turret punching machines.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities with a focus on optimization.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Understanding of quality control principles and QC processes.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in manufacturing.
• Effective communication and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of turret operators and technicians, providing guidance and training.
• Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations.
• Collaborate with production planning to develop schedules and prioritize jobs.
• Ensure timely turret punching operations to meet targets.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and repairs for turret punching machines.
• Coordinate with maintenance for preventive tasks and breakdowns.
• Source spare parts and tooling with suppliers.
• Implement quality control procedures and drive corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to optimize turret punching processes and reduce waste.
• Review tooling designs with design/engineering teams for manufacturability.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

CAD/CAM software

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Laser cutting equipment

Turret punching machines

Preventive maintenance

Job description

Description

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a Turret Department Lead to be responsible for overseeing all operations related to laser cutting and turret punching processes. Your role will involve managing a team of technicians, ensuring efficient production, maintaining equipment, and driving process improvement initiatives. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong technical expertise and leadership abilities to contribute to the success of our manufacturing operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a team of turret operators and technicians, providing guidance, training, and support
• Set clear performance expectations, monitor progress, and conduct regular performance evaluations
• Foster a positive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
• Collaborate with the production planning team to develop schedules and prioritize jobs based on customer requirements and production capacity
• Ensure the timely execution of turret punching operations to meet production targets
• Monitor production processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of turret punching machines, ensuring their optimal performance
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to schedule preventive maintenance tasks and address equipment breakdowns promptly
• Collaborate with suppliers to source spare parts, tools, and consumables required for turret punching operations
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure the production of high-quality parts that meet customer specifications
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to conduct regular inspections, analyze data, and drive corrective actions
• Identify process improvement opportunities to optimize turret punching operations, increase efficiency, and reduce waste
• Coordinate with the tooling and die team to ensure the availability and proper maintenance of turret tooling and dies
• Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to review and optimize tooling designs for manufacturability and efficiency
• Monitor tooling performance, identify issues, and implement improvements to extend tool life and enhance production quality
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies within the Turret department
• Conduct regular safety audits, trainings, and promote a culture of safety awareness among team members
• Investigate and report any accidents or incidents promptly, implementing preventive measures to mitigate future risks
• Maintain accurate documentation of production records, equipment maintenance logs, and quality control reports
• Prepare regular reports on departmental performance, including productivity, quality metrics, and equipment downtime
• Provide updates to senior management regarding departmental activities, challenges, and opportunities

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in turret punching operations within a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of effectively leading and motivating a technical team
• In-depth knowledge of laser cutting and turret punching equipment, tools, and processes
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software for programming laser cutting and turret punching machines
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, with a focus on process optimization
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Understanding of quality control principles and experience in implementing quality control processes
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices within a manufacturing setting
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in Engineering preferred

LOCATION

• Onsite

SCHEDULE

• F-Su; 5:45am - 6:15pm

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.

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.