Assembly Set-Up III

Job Type

Full-time

Description

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for an Assembly Set Up III who will be responsible for leading complex assembly station setups, optimizing production workflows, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment. This position requires deep technical knowledge of assembly processes, equipment, and tooling. The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership skills, advanced mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to quality and efficiency

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently prepare, configure, and verify complex assembly stations and fixtures for high-precision production runs
• Analyze setup procedures and production flow to identify bottlenecks and implement improvements that enhance productivity and reduce downtime
• Diagnose and resolve complex setup and equipment issues, coordinating with maintenance and engineering teams as necessary
• Interpret blueprints, work instructions, setup sheets, and engineering drawings to ensure proper configuration of tools and equipment
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide training and guidance to junior Assembly Set-Up Technicians and operators
• Conduct thorough pre-production inspections to verify tooling, equipment, and station setups meet quality and safety standards
• Liaise with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to support smooth and efficient production handoffs
• Ensure all required components, tools, and fixtures are available, organized, and staged efficiently
• Actively participate in lean manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen initiatives to streamline processes and reduce waste

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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.