Shoe Sewing Machine Operator/Tender jobs in Elkhart, IN

Company Description

Dave and Jenny started the company in 1990. They started with a vision, believing there was a better way to serve machining customers. With 1 customer and 1 employee machining replacement parts for metal working equipment, we took a step of faith and launched Cutting Edge Machine and Tool.

Since that time, we have developed and grown with our customers. This expansion was actually a result of our customers'​ demand for us to increase our capability and volume. We currently occupy over 50,000 square feet, employ 100 people, operating on two shifts.

We believe that our rapid growth is a direct result of our basic operating principles. The first being that "God owns it all"​. The second is that "Whatever you sow is what you will reap"​. The last being "Treat others the way you want to be treated"​. The result of this philosophy is a trust that is vital to healthy business relationships.

We believe it is essential that we not simply sell quality machined components but rather partner with our customers to help solve their manufacturing problems. Examples of present partnerships include new product design, improvements on current designs, and solutions to delivery issues.

An excellent example of the way we partner with customers is when we offer our design and machining expertise to those who request it. This is often done at a reduced rate or for free. This approach to customer service allows our partners to try new concepts without the large expense to see if the concepts are reasonable to produce. This process also allows parts to go to market much faster and with less expense than would be normally expected.

Through the philosophy of operating and quality deliveries, we have seen our customers grow, and as a result of their growth, we have grown. The initial quantities of 5-10 pieces on our manual equipment have grown to 5.5 million of some components on new automatic machines. In spite of our rapid growth, we still have retained the ability to be competitive on the 5-100 piece quantity marketplace.

Please take the time and visit our website to learn more about who we are.

We are conveniently located:

1/4 mile east of State Road 15 behind the Fire Department at 19149 C.R. 146, New Paris.
We are 22 minutes from downtown Warsaw
We are 18 minutes from downtown Elkhart
We are 15 minutes from downtown Goshen
We are 10 minutes from downtown Nappanee

Job Description

We are looking for a machinist to bring onboard to our team in the Screw Machine Department. The team is looking for someone with previous machining experience, particularly on multi spindle machines. If you enjoy production machining, working a team to meet customer needs, are mechanically inclined, and opportunities to grow your skills on a team then this may be the position for you. At Cutting Edge, we desire for each person to use their skills and strengths in the work they do while seeking and applying continuous learning for continued growth. Our Screw Machine department uses Gildemeister Multi-Spindles.

Responsibilities:

• Able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Inspecting parts throughout shift using various technics and tools such as calipers, thread gages, height gages, and other various gages or visual inspection machines.
• Machining parts on multi spindles lathes.
• Secondary operations on parts, such as, washing parts.
• Maintain proper fluid levels on the machines you are operate on.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications

• A mid to high level of mechanical aptitude.
• Open to continuous improvement and implementation of improvements.
• Able to work well with others on in your department as well as across the organization as needed.
• Previous experience in setting up multi spindle lathes is preferred but not required. An openness to learn setting up multi spindle lathes is expected.
• An attitude that sees the possibilities.
• A lean mindset, looking for ways to improve processes through eliminated waste.
• Previous experience on multi spindle lathes is desired.
• Qualities that are important to our team and culture are: Reliability and dependability, continuous learning, stewardship, collaboration even through conflict, and respect for one another.

Additional Information

Below are a list of some of the benefits we offer as a part of team:

• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account Matching Contribution
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability 
• Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Floating Holiday Pay
• Counseling Assistance Program
• Food Market
• Health and Wellness Competitions
• Continued Education Compensation
• Internal Journeyman/Tradesman Classes

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.