Description OVERVIEW 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
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HYSICAL 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.
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