Production Associate - Group Lead

Cadence Inc
  • Suffield, CT
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced Production Associate to support our Suffield operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can flex across multiple processes while maintaining high quality standards.

    This position is ideal for a strong operator who has taken on lead responsibilities, supports team training, and can independently manage a variety of production tasks.

    What You'll Do

    • Perform a variety of secondary/post-processing operations, including:

    • Buffing and finishing

    • Cleaning and passivation (chemical processes)

    • Other production support tasks as needed

    • Operate production equipment/machinery

    • Multi-task across different processes and prioritize work effectively

    • Maintain quality standards and follow established procedures

    • Support training and onboarding of new team members

    • Act as a resource to peers and help maintain workflow efficiency

    • Assist in identifying process improvements and solving day-to-day production challenges

    What We're Looking For

    • Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
    • Prior experience in a lead or informal leadership role preferred
    • Demonstrated ability to perform multiple production tasks with consistency and quality
    • Experience with secondary operations (buffing, cleaning, passivation, etc.)
    • Comfortable working with chemical processes and production equipment
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
    • Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize work
    • Willingness to support team training and development

    Why This Role

    • Variety of work-no single-task production line
    • Opportunity to take on lead responsibilities without formal management responsibility
    • Stable, team-oriented environment
    • Competitive hourly pay aligned to experience and local market

    Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

    (flexibility on schedule start time)

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSuffield, CT

    Skills

    • Chemical Processesunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Production Machiningunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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