About us

Smalley Steel Ring Company stands at the forefront of the industrial retaining ring and wave/compression spring manufacturing industry. Our success is propelled by our inventive spirit, devoted team members, extensive engineering proficiency, and technical ability cultivated by over 60 years of manufacturing expertise supplying the aerospace, automotive, and other industrial markets. We are proud of our commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality products, relentless pursuit of improvement, and unwavering dedication to providing excellent service to our valued customers.

Why Smalley?

At Smalley we take pride in cultivating an inclusive work environment that values diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We believe in the unique perspectives that our associates bring to every challenge, which is why we will empower you to push the boundaries of what is possible. We are committed to nurturing an enjoyable work atmosphere demonstrated through activities such as Spirit Days, Cancer Awareness events, Health and Wellness activities, and fun sports opportunities to play in basketball, bags, and ping pong tournaments!

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, and more!
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Engaging team-building activities and events
• Bilingual onsite training program

Responsibilities

• Learns to independently set up 25% and operate 100% of the machine groups in the respective area
• Opens and closes each job Loads wire efficiently and safely using appropriate tools and removes empty spools
• Measures and inspects the wire quality throughout each step of the set up process
• Operates all testing equipment including: micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Retrieves all gauges, tooling, racks, and materials needed
• Demonstrates the ability to perform heat sampling
• Removes and installs machine tooling Sets up machine(s), adjusts tooling, sets parameters for each job Assists leads and supervisors with teaching and training machine operators with day-to-day responsibilities
• Learns to complete basic troubleshooting and adjustments to machines
• Communicate regularly with machine Operators regarding any machine issues
• Participate in cross-departmental work production based on business needs L earns and upholds defined quality standards to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and optimize work efficiency
• Strives to achieve team and individual specified production targets

• Experience working in a manufacturing or related environment
• Mechanical experience including: operation of high speed automatic and semi-automatic equipment required
• Set up and adjustment of metal forming processes (stamping, forming, shearing) required
• Experience troubleshooting production equipment and ability to identify machine problems required
• Experience measuring parts with precision instruments including: micrometers, digital calipers, etc.
• Pass required exam of math and English

Apply today and discover the opportunities that await you!

EEO/Affirmative Action Smalley is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. *Should you need further assistance to apply to any of our job postings or have any general questions, please contact us at 847-719-5900.