Manufacturing Associate - Juniper
Southington, CT 06489
About the Job
Juniper, a cutting-edge lighting technology, design, and manufacturing company, seeks a committed Manufacturing Associate to join our expanding team in Southington, CT.
In this role, you will be instrumental in producing Juniper’s one-of-a-kind, innovative lighting solutions and play a vital role in our operations. In this role, you have the opportunity to expand your skill set in various areas and master new trades, including metal polishing, finishing, spray painting, and machinery, through training in an advanced manufacturing facility.
In Juniper, you can create your course, challenge yourself to acquire new skills, build new relationships, and advance in a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Polishing brass and aluminum parts using a variety of stationary and portable grinders, buffing wheels, and sanders.
- Grind, sand, clean, or polish parts to correct defects or prepare surfaces using hand and power tools for further finishing.
- Perform surface pre-treatment, conditioning, and cleaning to prepare for patina application on brass and copper.
- Assist Industrial Painter with prepping, mixing paint, and spraying parts.
- Fabricate brass and aluminum components using drills, saws, sanders, polishers, and hand tools.
- Assist the Lead CNC Machinist with setting up and operating milling machines, lathes, grinders, sanders, and other equipment according to established procedures and guidelines.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least one year of experience working in a production environment.
- Experience working with brass and aluminum is a plus.
- Experience in one or more areas of polishing, industrial painting, and welding.
- Good mechanical aptitude.
- Proficient with power tools.
- Diligence, attention to detail, and good eyesight.
- Excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Excellent reading comprehension and capacity to follow written directions.
- Good written and verbal communication.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
The Benefits:
As part of the team, you will quickly learn that Juniper is committed to its employees' development, advancement, and well-being. We offer advanced training, an architect-designed working environment, industry-leading health, and:
- Company paid 70% health coverage through medical, dental, and vision plans.
- A generous paid time off program.
- A 401(k) plan in which the company matches up to 4% of your contribution.
- Financial protection through disability, life, accidental death, and dismemberment at group rates.
- A generous 5-year employment recognition of one month of sabbatical leave.
- One month of paid maternal/parental leave.
- Tuition Reimbursement program of up to $10,000.00.
- Generous holiday time off provided.
Juniper:
We are a fast-growing lighting technology, design, and manufacturing business in Southington, CT, and SoHo, NY.
At Juniper, we’re a diverse group of individuals united in our pursuit to create meaning and revolutionize lighting systems using innovative design thinking and manufacturing methods to solve real consumer problems. At our core is the belief that the beauty of distinctive design lies in the innovation and details that lie just below the surface. Our mission is to test boundaries meaningfully using precision materials and traditional finishing processes fused with advanced lighting technology.
Juniper thrives on hiring the best people and offers the opportunity to grow with us and be rewarded as you contribute to our success. You will be able to drive change in a new and exciting industry. Lighting is a rapidly evolving industry, and joining a company with state-of-the-art technology, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a passionate team of expert changemakers will offer you a chance to expand your skills and advance your career in a new and meaningful way.
Are you passionate about creating experiences and enhancing environments through lighting and technology, and do you want to be part of a fast-growing, quick-paced, creative atmosphere? Welcome to Juniper! We are the place that will provide you with a sense of fulfillment and purpose in your work.
Juniper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
About Juniper:
Juniper is a fast-growing lighting technology, design and manufacturing business with locations in Southington, CT and SoHo, NY. We revolutionize lighting systems using innovative design thinking and manufacturing methods with the mission of solving real consumer problems. At our core is the belief that the beauty of distinctive design lies in the innovation and details that lie just below the surface. Our mission is to test boundaries in meaningful ways by using precision materials and traditional finishing processes fused with advanced lighting technology. Juniper was named one of the 5000 fastest growing company by Inc magazine, and we are proud to design, engineer and manufacture all of our products at our Connecticut headquarters.
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