2nd Shift – Surface Grinder C

The Kinetic Co.; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 25,761 - 36,781; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

401(K) plan with company match

Vacation time

Job summary

The Kinetic Co. in Greendale, Wisconsin is seeking an Entry Level candidate for a 2nd shift position. You will be responsible for grinding large steel plates and bars in a supportive, world-class facility.

The ideal candidate should possess at least 1 year of machining experience, be able to read blueprints, and have general knowledge of manual operations. A competitive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(K) plan, is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of machining experience with metals/steel.
• General knowledge of manual machine operations required.
• Overhead crane experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Grind large steel plates and bars to customer’s specifications.
• Set up, adjust, and operate Blanchard/Mattison grinders.
• Learn to select and use grind stones correctly.

Skills

Machining experience with metals/steel

Ability to read blueprints

Experience using inspection tools

Education

HSD/GED equivalent

Tools

Micrometer

Caliper

Depth micrometer

Job description

Are you open to working in a Job-Shop environment that will need you to be a problem-solver, one that will challenge you to be your best, one that will support you in your desire to learn and grow? If so, join our team at The Kinetic Co., Inc. where we offer all those within an air‑conditioned world‑class facility.

We are seeking to fill a 2nd shift Entry Level position.

What’s in the job:

• Responsible for grinding large steel plates and bars to customer’s specifications and tolerances.
• Responsible for the set‑up, adjustment, operation and conducting periodic maintenance of Blanchard/Mattison grinders.
• Able to learn and repeat loading, blocking and grinding instructions.
• Learn the proper grind stone selection and use for the correct steel to grind.

What does it take:

• HSD/GED equivalent.
• At least 1 year of machining experience with metals/steel.
• General knowledge of manual machine operations required.
• Overhead crane experience would be a plus, but we will be providing the necessary training.
• Experienced using and interpreting inspection tools (micrometer, caliper, depth micrometer, etc).
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Must regularly lift or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.

We offer a competitive benefit package including an excellent health insurance plan, a wellness program, vacation time, 401(K) plan with company match, plus more.

Shift Differential: $2.00; Job Type: Full‑time; Pay: $18.70 – $26.70 per hour