Outside Process Assistant at Reader Precision Solutions in Elkhorn, WI

Description

The Outside Process Assistant role at Reader Precision Solutions plays a critical part in ensuring smooth operations by prepping, preparing, and routing parts for outside processes, and receiving outside process parts back for the next production phase. As an Outside Process Assistant, you will work closely with production teams to ensure that parts are handled efficiently and that timelines are met.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Outside Process Prepping & Shipping:

• Prepare parts and components for shipment to outside process vendors such as heat treat, plating, anodizing, etc.
• Package parts properly to ensure safe transportation to vendors, following company standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate with the production & shipping teams to determine the proper components that require outside processes.

Receiving & Routing:

• Receive outside processed parts back from vendors, ensuring that all parts are correctly accounted for and inspected upon arrival.
• Route received parts to the appropriate next production process or department based on the production schedule and requirements.
• Ensure that all parts are correctly documented and track the status of their processing.

Production Support:

• Work with the scheduling team and floor leadership to monitor and track production timelines and material availability for outside processes.
• Assist in managing outside process-related delays and communicate those issues to the production team.

Administrative Support:

• Help maintain accurate records for shipped and received parts, ensuring all documentation is filed and up to date.
• Assist with compiling data related to the status of outside processes, including delivery times and any issues encountered during processing.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in a support role within manufacturing or production environments.
• High-level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is strongly desired.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, to assist in collaborating effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly to changing priorities and tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Physical/Environmental Demands: The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical and environmental demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties:

• Ability to continuously lift 10 lbs, frequently lift up to 20 lbs, rarely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend & stoop to pick up product.
• Ability to stretch & reach.
• Ability to stand/walk for entire shift.
• Typically, work is performed within a manufacturing environment where the noise level is moderate

Benefits & perks of joining the Reader Precision Solutions team include: A challenging & fast-paced work environment in a high-tech manufacturing facility named the 35th & 37th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year. Our work environment is extremely clean, well lit, organized (5S), & climate-controlled. In addition, our team thrives in a supportive culture that provides engaged leadership, ongoing recognition for performance results, & a great benefits package.

• Competitive wages (paid weekly on Thursday's)
• 8% of base pay shift differential (2nd & 3rd shift)
• Benefits begin the month following 30 days of employment: health insurance with points based, holistic wellness program, dental, life, & disability insurance
• Partnership with a near site local clinic for FREE health services including primary & preventative care, walk in visits, labs, prescriptions, etc.
• 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!
• 9 paid holidays with up to two discretionary holidays each year
• 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
• 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
• Holistic wellness program – earn up to $700 in incentives through points accumulation for accomplishing a variety of wellness activities. Also offered by the Company are employer paid onsite flu shots, biometric screenings, free health coaching & MUCH more!
• Employer paid life insurance – $50,000 policy with options for voluntary life up to $400,000 benefit maximum
• Financial planning resources & onsite financial wellness workshops
• Employer subsidized work shoes & safety glasses program
• Reader Precision Solutions branded attire – $100 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!

With the right mix of drive, commitment to excellence, & consistent performance, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills in different areas with increasing responsibilities & rewards!

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 clients 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 client 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

Reader Precision Solutions is a premier contract manufacturer of precision machined components, delivering high-quality, mission-critical solutions across a wide range of industries and applications. With decades of expertise, Reader Precision operates under a comprehensive turnkey manufacturing model, offering end-to-end control from early supplier involvement and engineering collaboration to full-scale production, precision finishing, and logistics management. This integrated approach ensures exceptional quality, reliability, and responsiveness for clients in the military & weapons systems, dental & healthcare, defense & tactical, flow control, and specialty markets. Reader Precision Solutions proudly serves a diverse customer base across North America and Europe. To discover why Reader Precision Solutions is the first choice for our partners, and an employer of choice, visit our website: 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.

Salary Description

$20-$24