Job Summary: Reader Precision Solutions, Inc. (RPS), parent company of Precision Plus and Iseli Precision, located in Elkhorn, WI, is a leading supplier of Swiss screw and CNC machined products. We are committed to delivering high-quality components to our clients within the aerospace, defense, industrial, healthcare, and other markets. We are seeking a dedicated Material Recycler to support our operations by ensuring the efficient recycling and processing of materials at our Elkhorn, WI facility.Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Operating centrifugal separators oil purifiers to separate turnings and cutting oil.
- Loading and moving containers and crates of metal chips, shavings, or bar ends from machining operations using a hand truck.
- Shoveling scrap into spinner buckets; clamp covers, set timers, adjust sump pump, and oil line valves, and flip switches to start the automatic cycle of the centrifugal machine that spins and separates cutting oil from scrap.
- Sort scrap according to the type of metal; weigh containers of scrap metal and attach identification tags to scrap.
- Operate industrial trucks or electric hoists to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
- Maintain exceptional cleanliness in the chip spinning work area by ensuring the floor and machinery are clean at the end of every shift.
- Examine processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Cross train on Material Handler duties when appropriate.
- All other tasks or duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience: Previous experience in material handling or recycling in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Skills:
- A positive attitude and exceptional aptitude for growing your skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills with a drive for results.
- Ability to prioritize time-sensitive projects/tasks.
- A collaborative mindset that focuses on teamwork.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately follow work instructions.
- Basic math, computer, and data entry skills (ERP system experience is ideal).
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with the ability to stand and walk throughout a full 8-hour shift.
Work Schedule:
- This is a full-time, benefits eligible position requiring approximately 40 hours per week. Core work schedule is Monday – Friday from 6:30am – 3:00pm. Individual must be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Benefits & perks of being a Reader Precision Solutions employee include:
Our manufacturing professionals enjoy a challenging and fast-paced work environment in a high-tech manufacturing facility awarded the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year 2023 AND named a Top Workplace* by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel THREE YEARS IN A ROW (2022, 2023 & 2024). *You can expect a work environment that is extremely clean, well lit, organized (5S), and climate-controlled. In addition, our team thrives in a supportive culture that provides engaged leadership, ongoing recognition for performance results, and a great benefits package.
- Competitive wages (paid weekly on Thursday's via direct deposit)
- 8% of base pay shift differential (2nd & 3rd shift)
- Benefits eligible the month following 30 days of employment: health insurance with wellness program, dental, life, & disability insurance
- FREE vision insurance!
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4.5% company match (immediately vested!)
- Vacation accrual starts upon hire - accrue up to 2.5 weeks in first year!
- 11 paid holidays
- Education assistance up to $5,250 annually (after 12 months of service)
- Professional development opportunities – internal & external (cross-departmental training, PMPA conferences, IMTS-Chicago, local technical colleges/universities, & more…)
- Career advancement – ongoing training & mentoring with opportunity to grow your skills
- Employee recognition – “Pillar Among Peers” monthly award, WOW (Work of Winners) prize wheel
- Performance bonus – potential to receive a discretionary year-end bonus based on individual and group performance
- Company paid Short-Term Disability policy
- Company events – team lunches, summer picnic event, holiday party
- Company zoo pass to Milwaukee County Zoo
- Wellness program – employer paid flu shots/health screenings/health coaching (earn points to reduce your weekly health insurance contribution)
- Employer paid life insurance – $50,000 policy with options for voluntary life
- Financial planning resources
- Employer subsidized work shoes & safety glasses program
- Precision Plus / RPS branded apparel – birthday & anniversary annual allowance
- Employee Referral bonus – $1,000
- Satisfying work…leaving work at the end of the day knowing that the GREAT work you do is meaningful and appreciated by the Company, our clients, and end users who benefit from the high-quality components we manufacture for them!
Physical/Environmental Demands:
The characteristics listed below represent the physical and environmental demands required to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.
- Lifting Requirements: 100 lbs. (infrequently), 50 lbs. (occasionally), 25 lbs. or less (frequently).
- Physical Condition: Frequent lifting, carrying, standing, and walking throughout the entire shift; occasional climbing of rolling stairs; crouching, stooping, squatting, and twisting upper body.
- Vision Requirements: Must have vision corrected to 20/20 for close distance and peripheral vision with depth perception.
Core Competencies – Reader Precision Solutions Four Pillars:
Innovation, Empowerment, Integrity & Respect
- Innovation – we apply creative solutions to exceed expectations internally and externally. We deliver creative solutions by pursuing continuous improvement, challenging the limits of conventional thinking to drive positive change, and engaging our customers to achieve synergy.
- Empowerment – we equip our employees to succeed. We nurture success by setting realistic goals and standards; with accountability and regular performance feedback, providing training opportunities for growth and learning and offering employees a safe and modern work environment.
- Integrity – our reputation is everything. We preserve and enhance our reputation by operating with the highest ethical standards, focusing on customer needs, and contributing positively to our community and environment.
- Respect – we act with honor in all our interactions. In our interactions, we accept and value individual differences, work together with a positive attitude and promote open and honest communication in a team-based environment.
Reader Precision Solutions (RPS) is the parent company to a line of brands that manufacture precision machined components for a plethora of applications and industries. RPS’s two major brands, Precision Plus, Inc., founded in 1982, and Iseli Precision, LLC, founded in 1952, are contract manufacturers who operate under a turnkey manufacturing business model that allows for comprehensive control over the entire manufacturing process - from early supplier involvement with the engineering and design teams to full-scale production and finishing processes to all shipping logistics.
This structure enables these entities to ensure the highest quality precision solutions for clients in the aerospace, firearms and defense, medical and dental, industrial, and energy industries. RPS’s business presence spans across North America and Europe.
To better understand why Reader Precision Solutions is our clients/partners’ first choice for mission-critical applications and an employer of choice, visit the Company’s website to learn more: https://readerprecision.com/
Reader Precision Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour