Brake Press Operator

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Competitive Pay

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Programs

Bonus and Merit opportunities

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Grand Rapids is seeking a mechanically inclined operator to join their team. The role involves operating precision machinery, meeting production targets, and undergoing setups. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Brake Press Operator and a basic understanding of mechanical systems. Benefits include competitive pay, medical coverage starting day one, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Brake Press Operator experience required.
• Must have experience with laser equipment.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Achieve rate and meet targets.
• Conduct changeovers and setups.
• Inspect parts and machinery for errors.
• Operate a forklift.

Skills

Brake Press Operator experience

Laser experience

Mechanical systems understanding

Basic reading, writing and math skills

Ability to learn ERP systems

Ability to work in a high-paced environment

Basic English communication

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in growing your career within the manufacturing industry? Shape precision, build quality, and create impact. We are seeking a mechanically inclined operator specializing in the fabrication of precision slides to join our industry-leading team.

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

Open Position

• Training: 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday).
• Post-training: Shift assignment to be discussed (may include 2nd or 3rd shift).

What’s In It For You?

• Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Annual Company Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Bonus and Merit opportunities

What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible for achieving rate and meeting targets
• Conduct changeovers and setups
• Inspect parts and machinery for errors
• Perform all shop functions, packing instructions and labeling requirements
• Respond to machine faults and downtime, and accurately track
• Responsible for training
• Participate in Kaizen events, problem solving teams, and improvement projects
• Operate a forklift

What You Will Bring

• 1 year of Brake Press Operator experience
• Laser experience
• Understanding of mechanical systems, working knowledge of tools, die changeovers and ability to read blueprints
• Basic reading, writing and math skills
• Ability to learn and make transactions in an ERP system like Oracle
• Ability to efficiently work in a high paced environment
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand basic English
• Manufacturing environment; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries