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Gage Assembler

St. Louis, Missouri•Full-time
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About the Job
Sunnen Products Company is seeking a skilled Gage Assembler I to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling, repairing, and calibrating precision gages and fixtures while ensuring all components meet strict quality and tolerance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Assemble and repair precision gages and fixtures using blueprints and setup sheets.
  • Disassemble, troubleshoot, clean, and reassemble components to specification.
  • Operate equipment such as belt sanders, sandblasters, grinders, and hand tools.
  • Use precision measuring instruments to verify parts meet required tolerances.
  • Calibrate gages according to established guidelines.
  • Perform lapping and grinding operations to achieve required flatness and tolerances.
  • Input production data and track job status using computer systems. Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Assist with estimating parts and labor for custom gages.
  • Respond to customer service inquiries related to gage repairs.
  • Support other departments as needed (packing, small assemblies, etc.)

    Required Skills and Abilities:
    Ability to read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, and specifications. Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Problem-solving skills in standardized production environments. Basic computer skills for data entry and tracking.

    Experience:
    3-5 years of relevant manufacturing or assembly experience preferred. Basic math skills (including decimals and fractions). Familiarity with shop formulas, charts, and measuring devices.

    Physical Requirements:
    Regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally. Good close-range vision for reading blueprints and precision instruments.

    Work Environment:
    Manufacturing/shop environment. Exposure to machinery, tools, and moderate shop conditions.

Sunnen offers a wide variety of benefits for our employees, such as:
  • Competitive Insurance Coverage, eligible on the first of the month after hire date:
    • Medical and Vision Insurance through United Health Care.
    • Dental Insurance through Delta Dental.
    • Employee Life and AD&D insurance paid for by Sunnen through Hartford.
    • Optional purchase of additional Life and AD&D insurance for yourself and your family through Hartford.
    • Optional accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance.
    • Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability; and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • 401(k) Eligibility
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus
  • Competitive Vacation Policy with a paid plant closure between December 25th and January 1st.
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Sunnen is an equal opportunity employer and provides a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. We are proud to say that our average length of service is nearly 20 years! Apply today to join Sunnen Products Company and work alongside leading manufacturers as you build a rewarding career!

We require a background and SSN check, drug test, and physical for pre-employment.
About Sunnen Products Company
Founded in 1924 by Joseph Sunnen, our roots are in the US, but our reach extends around the world. At Sunnen, we recognize the world runs on precision and we pride ourselves on our quality products, exceptional customer service, and highly valued employees. We’re looking to invest in our next 100 years and we are seeking results-driven, excited candidates that are interested in working for a company with a long legacy and a bright future!

At Sunnen Products Company, we’re proud to say that our average length of service is nearly 20 years! We’re an equal opportunity employer focused on providing a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere for those in search of a challenging and highly rewarding career.

Apply today to join Sunnen Products Company in our mission to deliver solutions that improve the performance of our customers.
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