Why Work With CSS?

CSS is a family run business of 87 years and we attribute much of our long term success and growth to our incredible team. Many individuals start their career out with CSS and continue to work here until the day they retire. We strive to create long term growth and opportunities for advancement through our ‘promote from within’ mentality, as well as our apprenticeships, and benefits like our tuition reimbursement programs. We invest in our people and strive to create a motivating and inclusive culture full of opportunity.

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Benefits

  • Above Industry Average Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Potential Overtime Opportunities
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Long Term Disability
  • Health Care Reimbursement Account
  • Dependant Care Reimbursement Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Job security due to the variety of markets we serve

Culture

  • We genuinely care about the well-being of each and every employee
  • We have a ‘promote from within’ mentality
  • We are continuously training employees on the newest machines, techniques, and safety procedures
  • We constantly upgrade our machines to ensure our employees work with the best possible equipment
  • We provide an active work life that never gets boring and many of our employees have been with us for 40+ years
  • We are a family company and encourage you to refer your friends and family
  • Our leadership has an open door policy and all employees are encouraged to make sure their voices are heard

Open Positions

Ability to work OT as required & lift up to 35lbs unassisted required for all positions

1st shift – Set Flexible Hours

2nd shift – 2:30pm-11:00pm

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years experience in the Set-up – Trouble shooting, Component Fabrication and Production of progressive, compound, four slide and secondary tooling.
  • CT approved (apprenticeship completed) journeyperson
  • Ability to read - understand blue prints and GDT as needed for production manufacturing.
  • Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in production environments. Progressive stamping background required
  • Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in a production environment.
  • Familiar with Medical and Aerospace (ISO13485 & AS9100) working environments.
  • An understanding of Manufacturing Engineering - Quality Engineering - Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc.)
  • Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly.
  • Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods.
  • Self starter with strong work ethic / production oriented.
  • Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted

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1st shift – 6:00am-2:30pm

2nd shift – 2:30pm-11:00pm

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years experience in the Set-up – Trouble shooting, Component Fabrication and Production of progressive, compound, four slide production departments.
  • CT approved (apprenticeship completed) journeyperson.
  • Ability to read - understand blue prints and GDT as needed for production manufacturing.
  • Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in production environments. Progressive stamping background required
  • Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in a production environment.
  • Familiar with Medical and Aerospace (ISO13485 & AS9100) working environments.
  • An understanding of Manufacturing Engineering - Quality Engineering - Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc.)
  • Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly.
  • Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods.
  • Self starter with strong work ethic / production oriented.
  • Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.
  • Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted

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1st shift – 7:00am-3:30pm

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years experience in the Set-up – Trouble shooting and Production of Progressive / / Compound & Secondary tooling.
  • Ability to read - understand blue prints as needed for production manufacturing.
  • Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in production environments.
  • Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in a production environment.
  • An understanding of Manufacturing Engineering - Quality Engineering - Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc.).
  • Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly
  • Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods.
  • Detail & Task driven work ethic.
  • Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted

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1st shift – 6:00am-2:30pm

Qualifications:

  • BS, Engineering or Business discipline preferred or demonstrated equivalent skills
  • Strong managerial background in manufacturing. Lean skills a plus.
  • Sound administrative skills, well-developed management skills- principles and people.
  • Computer literate.
  • Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate personnel in order to balance staffing strength with profitability and growth.
  • Strong managerial skills.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute to meet business conditions and needs.
  • Analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities.
  • Participative management style- advocates team concept.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities. Tactful.
  • Ability to establish credibility and be decisive- but able to recognize and support organizations’ preferences and priorities.

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1st shift – 7:00am-3:30pm

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or comparable job training
  • Formal or job-related training in estimating procedures.
  • Experience estimating metal form parts preferred.
  • Understands manufacturing and outside vending processes.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills

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1st shift – 6:00am-2:30pm

Qualifications:

  • High School, Trade School graduate or demonstrated equivalent skills.
  • Good math skills.
  • Ability to read blue prints.
  • Good mechanical skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Knowledge in the use of simple gauges (i.e. plug gauge, micrometers, load testers…)
  • Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from position-to-position.
  • Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted.

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1st shift – 7:00am-3:30pm

Qualifications:

  • Tool Maker or Machinist certification with at least 5 years experience running a maintenance department.
  • High energy level, self-starter good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.
  • May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.
  • Performs other duties as may be required.
  • Attendance is an essential function of the job.
  • Resourceful and well organized.
  • Participative management style- advocate of team concept.
  • Ability to establish credibility and be decisive
  • Ability to recognize and support the organization’s preference and priorities.
  • Results and people oriented, external and internal service orientated.
  • Computer literate.
  • Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted.

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1st shift – 7:00am-3:30pm

Qualifications:

  • CT approved (apprenticeship completed) journeyperson.
  • High School, Trade School graduate or demonstrated equivalent skills.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in the field of machine maintenance.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Ability to operate Forklift equipment.
  • Welding experience is a plus.
  • Experience in the maintaining of Laser Welding equipment & fixtures highly desirable.
  • An understanding of Manufacturing Engineering - Quality Engineering.
  • Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly.
  • Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
  • Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.
  • Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted.

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1st shift – 7:00am-3:30pm

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree or higher from accredited college or university or demonstrated equivalent.
  • Must have 3+ years’ experience in a metal form / stamping manufacturing environment with aerospace, automotive and medical quality standards.
  • Hands on inspection experience.
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques.
  • Blue print reading and knowledge of GD&T.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel at all levels is essential.
  • Computer literate.

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1st shift – 7:00am-3:30pm

Qualifications:

  • Ability to performs checks, tests, gauging, and instrument inspections of material, product in process, and finished goods.
    • Prefer DSQR source inspection certification.
    • Prefer GD&T knowledge
    • Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.
    • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate inspection machinery for precision work.
  • High school or technical school education, or equivalent, with mathematics emphasis.
  • Skill required to operate gauges and testing equipment.
  • Analytical capabilities to interpret detailed and complex drawings
  • Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.
  • Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted

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Apprenticeship Program

Our apprenticeship program provides paid, on the job, hands on training for employees interested in specializing in specific trades. Apprentices can be hired internally or externally. In the words of a former apprentice, “The nice thing about the apprenticeship program is you’re making money the entire time you learn and work which you can’t do in many jobs.”

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CSS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.