Secondary Operator

Job Summary: As a Secondary Operator at Reader Precision Solutions at our Elkhorn facility, you will join an award-winning company on a mission to supply its clients with the industry’s leading precision parts and components. The Secondary Operator role is pivotal in our machine shop environment, specializing in processes that CNC machine platforms cannot perform. This role involves precision work, removing sharp edges and burrs from machine components to guarantee the highest quality products. Your role will include a variety of different job tasks including work at the bench inspecting machined components, operating laser engravers, CNC mills/lathes, buffing machines, etc. We are looking for an individual who will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, has a keen eye for detail, and is committed to delivering excellence.

Shifts Available - Monday - Friday:
1st Shift: 6:30 - 3:00PM
2nd Shift: 2:45 - 11:15PM

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure precise conformance of workpieces to specifications by utilizing measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, profilometer, and go-no-go gauges.
• Execute the setup of machines by lifting, moving, clamping, and bolting tools and fixtures using a variety of hand tools.
• Handle the positioning and removal of workpieces, as well as the disposal of scrap from machines.
• Utilize portable grinders and hand tools to file, grind, buff, or scrape sharp edges, burrs, etc. from workpieces.
• Categorize, mark, or tag finished work and manually transport materials.
• Conduct daily visual inspections of machines to ensure proper functionality before operation.
• Verify the availability of necessary materials at the beginning of each job, including materials, gauging equipment, prints, inspection instructions, and routers. Ensure gauging equipment is properly managed at the completion of the job.
• Adhere to inspection instructions and handle parts according to the provided router.
• Effectively account for non-conforming parts and accurately document job activities within the ERP system, including clocking in and out, printing job cards, and tracking downtime.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, actively participating in the cleanliness of common areas.
• Demonstrate an understanding of ISO work instructions.
• Collaborate within a team focused on critical inspection work to support manufacturing processes.
• Complete any additional duties or projects as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• A positive attitude and exceptional aptitude for growing your skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to read, understand, and accurately follow department processes and procedures.
• Effective decision making and problem-solving skills with a drive for results.
• Ability to prioritize time-sensitive projects/tasks.
• A collaborative mindset that focuses on teamwork.
• Detail orientation with the ability to accurately follow work instructions.
• Basic math, computer, and data entry skills (previous ERP system experience a plus).
• The ability to effectively use precision measuring instruments.
• Vision corrected to 20/20 for accurate inspection of parts.

Benefits & perks of being a Reader Precision Solutions employee include:

Our manufacturing professionals enjoy a challenging and fast-paced work environment in a high-tech manufacturing facility awarded the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year 2023 AND a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2022 & 2023. You can expect a work environment that is extremely clean, well lit, organized (5S), and climate-controlled. In addition, our team thrives in a supportive culture that provides engaged leadership, ongoing recognition for performance results, and a great benefits package.

• Competitive wages (paid weekly on Thursday's via direct deposit)
• 8% of base pay shift differential (2nd & 3rd shift)
• Benefits after 60 days: health insurance with wellness program, dental, life, & disability insurance
• FREE vision insurance!
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4.5% company match (immediately vested!)
• Vacation accrual starts upon hire - accrue up to 2.5 weeks in first year!
• 11 paid holidays
• Education assistance up to $5,250 annually (after 12 months of service)
• Professional development opportunities – internal & external (cross-departmental training, PMPA conferences, IMTS-Chicago, local technical colleges/universities, & more…)
• Career advancement – ongoing training & mentoring with opportunity to grow your skills
• Employee recognition – “Pillar Among Peers” monthly award, WOW (Work of Winners) prize wheel
• Performance bonus – potential to receive a discretionary year-end bonus based on individual and group performance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability policy
• Company events – team lunches, summer picnic event, holiday party
• Company zoo pass to Milwaukee County Zoo
• Wellness program – employer paid flu shots/health screenings/health coaching (earn points to reduce your weekly health insurance contribution)
• Employer paid life insurance – $50,000 policy with options for voluntary life
• Financial planning resources
• Employer subsidized work shoes & safety glasses program
• Precision Plus / RPS branded apparel – birthday & anniversary annual allowance
• Employee Referral bonus – $1,000
• Satisfying work…leaving work at the end of the day knowing that the GREAT work you do is meaningful and appreciated by the Company, our clients, and end users who benefit from the high-quality components we manufacture for them!

With the right mix of drive, commitment to excellence, & consistent performance, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills in different areas with increasing responsibilities & rewards!

Physical/Environmental Demands: The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical and environmental demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.

• Ability to continuously lift 10 lbs., frequently lift up to 25 lbs., occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend and stoop to pick up product.
• Ability to stretch and reach.
• Ability to stand/walk for entire shift.
• Typically, work is performed within a manufacturing environment where the noise level is moderate.

Core Competencies – Reader Precision Solutions Four Pillars: Innovation, Empowerment, Integrity & Respect

• Innovation – we apply creative solutions to exceed expectations internally and externally. We deliver creative solutions by pursuing continuous improvement, challenging the limits of conventional thinking to drive positive change, and engaging our customers to achieve synergy.
• Empowerment – we equip our employees to succeed. We nurture success by setting realistic goals and standards; with accountability and regular performance feedback, providing training opportunities for growth and learning and offering employees a safe and modern work environment.
• Integrity – our reputation is everything. We preserve and enhance our reputation by operating with the highest ethical standards, focusing on customer needs, and contributing positively to our community and environment.
• Respect – we act with honor in all our interactions. In our interactions, we accept and value individual differences, work together with a positive attitude and promote open and honest communication in a team-based environment.

Reader Precision Solutions (RPS) is the parent company to a line of brands that manufacture precision machined components for a plethora of applications and industries. RPS’s two major brands, Precision Plus, Inc., founded in 1982, and Iseli Precision, LLC, founded in 1952, are contract manufacturers who operate under a turnkey manufacturing business model that allows for comprehensive control over the entire manufacturing process - from early supplier involvement with the engineering and design teams to full-scale production and finishing processes to all shipping logistics.

This structure enables these entities to ensure the highest quality precision solutions for clients in the aerospace, firearms and defense, medical and dental, industrial, and energy industries. RPS’s business presence spans across North America and Europe.

To better understand why Reader Precision Solutions is our clients/partners’ first choice for mission-critical applications and an employer of choice, visit the Company’s website to learn more: https://readerprecision.com/

Reader Precision Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.