Deburring LeadCadrex is searching for a Deburring Lead who will be responsible for overseeing deburring operations to ensure that all machined parts meet quality and finish specifications before moving to the next stage of production. This position leads a team of deburring technicians, coordinates workflow, ensures adherence to safety and quality standards, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, leadership experience, and a keen eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities:- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the deburring team to meet production schedules and quality standards
- Train, mentor, and evaluate deburring technicians to ensure consistency and competency in deburring techniques
- Inspect parts and processes to verify conformance to finishing specifications and identify opportunities for improvement
- Assist with hands-on deburring of complex or critical parts using hand tools, power tools, and specialized finishing equipment
- Communicate with machining, quality, and production teams to resolve issues and ensure smooth workflow
- Maintain accurate records of work performed, including part counts, inspection logs, and equipment usage
- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and company policies
- Monitor and maintain deburring tools and equipment, requesting repairs or replacements as needed
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency
- Support 5S and lean manufacturing initiatives within the department
Preferred Qualifications:- 3+ years of deburring or finishing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Prior leadership or team lead experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and finishing equipment
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Effective communication and team leadership skills
- EducationHigh School Diploma
- LocationOnsiteScheduleF-Su; 5:45am - 6:15pmPhysical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
Core ValuesSafety 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.
