Sheet Metal Operator/Technician - 1st shift

Located in Chester, CT, Chapco, Inc has been a valuable and reliable partner in providing Sheet Metal Manufacturing Services, Assembly, as well as Product Development and Engineering Services since 1964. Now led by a fun-loving serial entrepreneur, Chapco continues to strengthen our core business by adding various product lines, including Denlar Hoods and Fastcorp Vending

The position of Sheet Metal Technician Level 1 supports production by bending, fastening, assembling and performing secondary operations on metal products. Equipment includes but is not limited to.
Currently hiring for first and second shift positions.

☐Spot welders    ☐Deburring    ☐Press Brake   ☐Pem equipment    ☐Light Machining

Key Responsibilities:

Production

• Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist other machine operators; willing to learn to optimize process parameters on the machine.
• Learning to perform basic level set ups following department guidelines.
• Learning to set up and program up any of the equipment in the area.
• Prepare product for movement to next department.
• Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task.   Identify potential issues and take corrective action. Involve appropriate staff when necessary. 
• Work with team members and Lead to problem solve and to maximize productivity and efficiency. 
• Lift raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment, manually, or using lift truck.

Department Flow

• Able to communicate problems to lead person to continuously keep producing quality product.

• Work autonomously or within the group.
• Proficient with most equipment in the area and be able to perform basic machine repairs.
  
  Quality & Training
• Understand requirements of all jobs to assure quality, accurate quantity and on-time production.
• Participate in quality initiatives when applicable.

Maintenance and Safety

• Follow company policy pertaining to maintenance and safety requirements. 
• Uphold all ISO and OSHA standards applicable to the responsibilities above. 
• Maintain a clean environment and organized at all times. 
• Report any downed machines, safety violations or accidents through proper channels.

Chapco offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident benefits, 401(k) and a fantastic work environment.  

A LETTER TO APPLICANTS: Thanks for visiting! We know that applicants have many options to choose from these days and appreciate you taking the time to check us out. I’d like to take a moment to give you a little flavor of what it’s like to be a part of the Chapco family.

My husband, Brian owns the company, and his father owned it in the past. Sounds cliché, but we ARE a family business!  We spend a lot of time at the dinner table talking about the employee experience and how to make it a good one. Playing in a band!?  We’ll post it on our boards. Involved in a community project? Yup, we’d love to hear about it! We’ve helped place pets, decipher insurance problems, or just been a friend with an open door to vent.

At Chapco, we know that none of what we do would be possible without our people. We have so many employees here that make us special! We’re also proud to say that our average employee tenure is 11.6 years. We’re people oriented, give back to our community, and like to have fun. Our number one core value is being “Positive, Passionate and Present.”  We want to hire people who want to be part of a great team. Join us and help us become The Best Place to Work in CT!

Sincerely,

Lauren 

Chief People Officer
Chapco, Inc.

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