Babbitt Technician (Entry Level)

Kingsbury, Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsbury, Inc., a leader in the design and manufacture of fluid film thrust and journal bearings, is seeking a casting/pouring technician in Oshkosh, WI. This role involves following processes for centrifugal casting, maintaining materials, and ensuring safety during operations. Join a team-oriented environment with flexible hours and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hours - choose your schedule!

Company-paid vision and dental insurance

Health club reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Proven track record of promoting from within

Competitive vacation policy for new hires

Paid sick leave

Team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0-3 years of babbitting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow established processes for centrifugal casting of Babbitt.
• Maintain inventory levels and documentation for tin and Babbitt.
• Perform Babbitt repairs and patching as needed.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join us in Oshkosh, WI, just off the shores of Lake Winnebago, for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in a stable, growing organization. We are currently looking to add a casting/pouring technician to our team. At Kingsbury, we operate with a shared purpose of creating the best products in our field while maintaining healthy relationships with our employees.

Who We Are: Kingsbury, Inc. was founded in 1912 and is the leader in the design and manufacture of tilt-pad fluid film thrust and journal bearings for all types of rotating machinery, with thousands of installations worldwide. The company includes a corporate office in Philadelphia, PA, two manufacturing facilities in Philadelphia, PA, and Oshkosh, WI, and two repair and service facilities in Philadelphia, PA, and Yuba City, CA. Additionally, Kingsbury has a manufacturing facility in Göttingen, Germany.

Why Work at Kingsbury?

• Flexible hours - choose your schedule!
• Company-paid vision and dental insurance
• Health club reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Proven track record of promoting from within
• Competitive vacation policy for new hires
• Paid sick leave
• Team-oriented environment
• And many more reasons to join us!

Role Responsibilities:

• Follow established processes for centrifugal casting of Babbitt on various backing materials.
• Perform preheating and degassing of materials.
• Maintain inventory levels and documentation for tin and Babbitt.
• Follow all safety instructions and procedures, including wearing PPE, during pouring and casting of liquid metals.
• Clean babbitted components before proceeding to the next operation.
• Build, prepare, and install instrumentation wires in bearing components.
• Perform Babbitt repairs and patching as needed.
• Use open flame torches and TIG welders safely.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma required.
• 0-3 years of babbitting experience preferred.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Kingsbury, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.