Secondary Set-up Operator

Lee Spring is seeking a Secondary Set-up Operator to join our Santa Fe Springs, CA plant.

About us:

Lee Spring manufactures and distributes mechanical springs, wire forms, stampings and fourslide parts worldwide. We offer an extensive product line of more than 25,000 inventoried products in a variety of materials available in stock and ready to ship today. In addition, we also manufacture springs made to customer specifications. Lee Spring is the premier global source for stock catalog and custom designed mechanical springs and related products.

Founded by Robert Lee Johannsen in 1918, Lee Spring began in Brooklyn New York and our Global Headquarters are still based in Brooklyn today. Through the years, we have expanded with additional strategic locations throughout the United States, Europe, Latin America and Asia. We are well known for our extensive and comprehensive catalog of stock springs that have been used by engineers, professionals and buyers for decades. Beyond the catalog, we have considerable custom spring capabilities, personnel and a proficiency that comes with our many years within the industry.

Description

Generally, the role includes performing any of the secondary manufacturing functions involved in spring production for a new facility of an established 100-year-old company. Functions can include the set-up and operation of winding, wire bending, grinding, heat treating, and other secondary operations (like blanking, trimming, chamfering, piercing, bending). Products to be manufactured include helical springs (compression, extension, torsion), wire forms, and flat springs.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and factory orders in order to determine best manufacturing methods and product compliance
• Set up and operate manual spring winders
• Set up and operate various other machines, including air presses, manual presses, and wire benders
• Set up and operate machining equipment, including surface grinders, mills, lathes, and assorted other benchtop equipment/tooling
• Determine tooling requirements and develop tooling, fixtures, holding devices and other machine or equipment accessories
• Select or determine appropriate equipment, blocks, fixtures, and any other special tooling as necessary to meet production and quality requirements
• Perform in-process inspections to assure proper product conformance
• Follow work instructions and meet delivery schedules
• Potentially coordinate training in the proper setup and operation of equipment

Required Qualifications

• 2-3 years of related manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience using adjustable precision measuring devices such as calipers, load testers, micrometers, and comparators
• Ability to work from drawings and specifications
• Team player willing to assist in almost any task required of a start-up facility
• Ability to learn and think quickly

We offer an extensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation Days
• Holiday Pay
• 401k Plans
• Other ancillary benefits such as life insurance, pet insurance, legal coverage, disability insurance and more.
  

Job Type: Full-time

Lee Spring Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we also comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training