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Assembly Operator I - 1st Shift

Cadrex Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls, WI Other
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026

Description

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for an Assembly Operator I to perform tasks related to assembling work in progress (WIP) parts to produce finished goods (FG) through various processes including, but not limited to sonic welding, heat staking, gluing, inserting screws, and other assembly processes to meet customer and ISO standards. 


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Inspecting, labeling, milling, routing, punching, sanding, inserting, making, and packaging of plastic parts.
  • Document production and scrap on daily sheet including labels, production tags and hourly rate sheets.
  • Report defects or issues to supervisor.
  • Working safely at all time and compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Performs other duties and assignments as directed by shift supervisor or management.

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • No previous experience is necessary to perform the Assembly Operator duties.
  • Basic communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Take and retain direction well.
  • Previous experience in injection molding or manufacturing assemblies.


EDUCATION

  • High School Diploma


WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and may require hearing protection in specific locations.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and stand for long periods and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. For specific jobs, employees may be required to wear a respirator or ear plugs.


LOCATION

  • Onsite


SCHEDULE

  • M-Th; 6:00am - 4:30pm


CADREX'S CORE VALUES

  • Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

  

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off and holiday pay
  • Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
  • 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
  • Education support program
  • Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
  • Referral bonuses
  • Bonus plan for all full-time employees 


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.


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