Machine Operator II
Cadence Inc
Summary
Cadence Inc., located in Sturgeon Bay, WI is currently hiring for a Machine Operator II to join our team on our 2nd shift (Monday - Thursday 3:20pm – 1:50am) which includes a 7% shift differential. Cadence, Inc. is a highly ranked contract manufacturer with five U.S. locations serving the medical, automotive, and industrial markets. Our WI facility's core capabilities are precision metal stamping and plastic injection molding.
Job description
What will you do as a Machine Operator at Cadence?
The Machine Operator II operates and closely monitors punch presses, multi-slides and molding presses, completes secondary operations, conducts visual and dimensional inspection of parts according to work instructions, and packages parts.
- Operates metal stamping machines, including high-speed punch presses and multi-slide machines producing parts to ISO work instructions.
- Operates plastic injection molding machines.
- Completes secondary operations including riveting, assembly, welding, or forming of components.
- Visually and dimensionally inspects parts produced through the use of gages, optical comparators, microscopes, micrometers, and calipers.
- Packages parts produced in appropriate containers and quantities.
- Documents production information on floor inspection and tally sheets and tracks production quantities and labor hours through our computerized shop floor reporting system.
What are we seeking in the ideal candidate?
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Minimum 3 years of experience.
- Must be able to read and write English and possess basic math skills.
- Experience in the use of precision measuring and inspection equipment is desirable; must be capable of developing the ability to read the measuring devices and visually inspect parts accurately to close tolerances using microscopes.
- Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs, push/pull objects, and stand and sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to develop a working knowledge of Quality procedures and work instructions.
- Must be flexible in working overtime to meet production demands.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Minimum 3 years of experience.
- Must be able to read and write English and possess basic math skills.
- Experience in the use of precision measuring and inspection equipment is desirable; must be capable of developing the ability to read the measuring devices and visually inspect parts accurately to close tolerances using microscopes.
- Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs, push/pull objects, and stand and sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to develop a working knowledge of Quality procedures and work instructions.
- Must be flexible in working overtime to meet production demands.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vacation time
- Shift differential
- Climate-controlled environment
- Work-life balance
Company overview
Cadence Inc is a leading vertically integrated medical device contract manufacturing organization serving the medical device, diagnostics, and drug delivery markets worldwide. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Staunton, Virginia, the company employs approximately 800 people across multiple locations in the United States and Costa Rica. Cadence provides comprehensive end-to-end manufacturing solutions, from early-stage product design and development collaboration through complete manufacturing and full supply chain management. The company specializes in precision engineering for complex medical devices, including micro-needles for drug delivery, surgical instruments, and assemblies for robotic surgery. With ISO 13485 certification and FDA registration across its facilities, Cadence serves top medical device and pharmaceutical OEMs, focusing on cardiovascular, diabetes care, ophthalmology, and robotic-assisted surgery markets. The company's vertically integrated approach combines design support, engineering expertise, ultra-high-precision manufacturing, in-house tooling, and full-scale production under one roof, enabling tighter quality control, faster timelines, and more dependable paths to commercialization for medical innovations.