Brake Press Operator — 3rd Shift, Growth & Benefits

Idm Immobilien; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

11 Annual Company Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Programs

Bonus and Merit opportunities

Job summary

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a mechanically inclined operator for fabricating precision slides. You will perform brake press operations, changeovers, and quality checks on parts, while safely loading/unloading materials and supporting packaging and labeling tasks.

The role emphasizes meeting production targets, participating in Kaizen and problem solving teams, and training others as needed. Training provided on 1st shift; benefits include PTO and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Brake Press Operator experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical drawings.
• Familiar with ERP systems and Oracle.
• Able to operate a forklift safely.
• Participation in Kaizen or continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Achieve production rate and meet targets.
• Conduct changeovers and setups on brake presses.
• Inspect parts and machinery for errors.
• Follow packing instructions and labeling requirements.
• Respond to machine faults and downtime, and track downtime.
• Participate in improvement projects and team problem solving.
• Operate a forklift when needed.

Skills

Brake Press

Blueprint Reading

ERP (Oracle)

Forklift

Kaizen

Tools

Die changeovers

Job description

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a mechanically inclined operator for fabricating precision slides. You will perform brake press operations, changeovers, and quality checks on parts, while safely loading/unloading materials and supporting packaging and labeling tasks.

The role emphasizes meeting production targets, participating in Kaizen and problem solving teams, and training others as needed. Training provided on 1st shift; benefits include PTO and 401(k) match.