Sr. Press Room Setup Tech/Lead -2nd Shift - Nordic Ware

Commitment and Career Growth * Comprehensive Benefits * Work-Life Balance * Community

At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 75+ years our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us!

Come be a part of Nordic Ware's growing Metal Fabrication team as a Press Room Setup Technician. If you are hard-working and self-sufficient, and you like to learn and promote continuous improvement while performing a wide variety of set-up tasks in a busy Press area, this job is for you! You'll learn to perform all the functions of a Machine Operator on our metal stamping equipment and help train others as you become the expert. You'll also play a key role in partnering with the team on efforts to develop new set up techniques, reduce machine setup times, and support quality control by following SPC controls and processes.

What you will get to do

• Sets-ups die tools in all presses, uncoilers, automatic feeders, wire straighteners, and wire benders in department.
• Performs visual quality inspection of all in process and finished parts regularly.
• Assists in filling out daily production process sheets and checks for accuracy of all machine operators.
• Cleans press beds, feeders, and oiling systems of all machines between die tool set-ups.
• Learns and utilizes required knowledge for all oils and lubricants used by the department.
• Assists press operators to ensure efficiency and quality on all presses and related equipment.
• Assists with the training and coordinating the work of the machine operators on all machines in department.
• Coordinates workflow in the absence of the group lead.
• Serves as the back-up Material handler driving a fork-lift when needed.
• Supports the implementation of LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts.
• Ensures the press room areas are kept clean and organized.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you will bring to the role

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Good organizational skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read blueprints, process sheets, and required measurement devices including but not limited to micrometers and height gauges
• Experience working with full and partial revolution punch presses and ability to preform setups of all die tooling presses
• Proficient ability to read, interpret, and write in English
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

About Us:

Nordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. By designing products of superior value, producing them in the United States whenever possible, and marketing them worldwide, we enrich people's lives by adding utility, convenience, and enjoyment to the preparation of food.

We strive to offer attentive service that exceeds our customers' expectations, to produce environmentally sound products, and to provide a safe and rewarding work experience for our employees.

We recognize that a growing return on our efforts and investments is essential to maintain our leadership position. We are committed to ethical conduct in all matters and to earning the trust and confidence of our customers, suppliers, employees and of our community.

Nordic Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer