Deburring Operator - Weekend Shift

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 across the U.S. and Mexico, Cadrex offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities such as laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Performs set-up duties to ready Deburring/Tapping machines and processes for production.
• Installs, adjusts, changes, and aligns tooling and equipment to prepare 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 recommends improvements to increase productivity and assure quality.
• Ensures all materials are available at machines and workstations and of proper quality during all phases of production, including materials and packaging.
• Assures efficient production through all phases of their area of production.
• Executes 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 keeps 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 facilitates corrective/preventive actions.
• Works within their area to assure production flows efficiently, including planning ahead for smooth transitions to the next scheduled job.
• 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 the absence of lead or supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• 1+ years’ related experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting preferred.
• Ability to 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 output specifications.
• Use computers and 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 organization’s success.
• Handle fast-paced work.
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative to see tasks that are needed and complete them without being instructed.
• Demonstrate dependability with good attendance.

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, 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 include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

Friday–Sunday: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM (onsite).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay.
• 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.