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Seal & Design

Manufactures and distributes gaskets and seals

Production Lead Operator

Full-Time
$25 - $30/hr
Mid, Senior
Associate's
Rochester, NY, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate degree (AA) in a technical discipline and 1-2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency working in a computer-supported environment with business software and Microsoft Office programs.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, use simple math, and use basic handheld measuring tools.
  • Mechanical and technical aptitude.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage priorities and workflow and multitask.
  • Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within changing priorities.
  • Continual use of hands and constant standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting.
  • Clear close vision and ability to identify and distinguish color variations.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded.
  • Provide training on equipment.
  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting assistance.
  • Communicate the daily schedule to the production team.
  • Conduct regular formal and just-in-time coaching.
  • Meet or exceed department key performance indicators for safety, quality, efficiency, and 5S.
  • Facilitate continuous improvement processes to create efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Use material requirements planning software for planning and scheduling.
  • Set up jobs according to departmental needs to ensure maximum efficiency and quality.
  • Limit job write-offs related to material and equipment usage.
  • Ensure materials are available and ready for fabrication at the machine location.
  • Perform first-piece inspection for new fabrication runs when necessary.
  • Ensure dies are maintained and stored properly, and move dies between equipment and die racks.
  • Ensure preventive maintenance is current and perform maintenance functions as necessary.
  • Serve as a resource throughout the shop by providing guidance and direction.
  • Enforce safety policies and practices, identify safety hazards, and work with the management team on corrective actions.

About the company

Seal & Design is a manufacturer and global distributor of die-cut gaskets, seals, O-rings, molded rubber and plastic parts for automotive, mass transit, defense, medical, electronics, OEM equipment, HVAC, hydraulics and other industries. Its products are produced through die-cutting and molding rubber and plastic materials to create custom seals that fit specific equipment, providing reliable sealing and leak prevention across systems. The company differentiates itself with a large, IATF 16949:2016-certified factory in Clarence, NY and three additional ISO 9001:2015 locations in the Eastern US and Canada, plus status as a preferred converter for major names like 3M and Rogers, paired with strong technical support and customer service. Seal & Design aims to deliver high-quality parts and practical technical solutions to meet customers’ challenges and support global distribution.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Clarence, Iowa

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • Seal & Design updated product pages in 2026, signaling active cross-sell expansion.
  • The Chamberlin acquisition opened mass transit and industrial elastomers, broadening revenue beyond automotive.
  • Inventory of millions of O-rings and ISO-certified plants support quick-turn industrial demand.

What critics are saying

  • Automotive exposure stays high, and 2026 EV sourcing cuts can squeeze gasket volumes.
  • Integrating Chamberlin across Rochester, Clarence, Syracuse, and Toronto strains operations through 2026.
  • Private seals suppliers face commoditization; customer dual-sourcing can erase pricing power fast.

What makes Seal & Design unique

  • Seal & Design spans Clarence, Syracuse, Toronto, and Rochester after February 2025 Chamberlin integration.
  • Its catalog covers O-rings, gaskets, metallic seals, molded rubber, and extruded tubing.
  • Chamberlin adds mass-transit and HVAC elastomers, plus 150-year Rochester manufacturing heritage.

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The Business Journals
Dec 23rd, 2022
Seal & Design acquires Chamberlin Rubber Co. of Rochester

Earlier this month, Seal & Design Inc., a seals and gaskets manufacturer, acquired Chamberlin Rubber Co.