Entry Level Machinist

Kett Tool Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in tool manufacturing is seeking a skilled Grinding Machinist I to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in setting up and operating advanced surface and rotary grinders, ensuring precision and quality in every part produced. The company values innovation and collaboration, fostering a culture where your ideas can lead to impactful improvements. With a commitment to employee well-being, they offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and education assistance. If you're ready to make a difference in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K

Paid Medical Leave

Education Assistance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life AD&D coverage

Personal and Vacation Time

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to perform precise mathematical calculations.
• Experience with surface and rotary grinders is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate surface and rotary grinders to produce precision parts.
• Inspect work-pieces for quality control and make necessary adjustments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Goal oriented

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Surface grinders

Rotary grinders

Job description

Do you think you can MAKE THE CUT?

Apply today to join our team!

Kett Tool Company has a long standing history in the production and manufacturing of specialty power tools in Cincinnati, Ohio since 1940. From our product line of shears, saws, and nibblers, we provide quality and power to contractors, builders, and manufacturers across a multitude of industries. With over 70 years of experience, we make tools that you will find nowhere else.

Our Mission

Our people and our customers are our priority. Through innovation, service, and a focus on quality we strive to deliver the best product and experience.

Culture

We promote an employee-first culture where you are appreciated, valued, and empowered to work together to promote our corporate mission. The Kett Tool brand and our team stand for integrity, accountability, and impact.

We Want You

• Are you ready to make an impact? If you challenge yourself to grow and learn every day, we want you.
• Do you want your ideas to promote innovation? If you are excited about improving processes and thinking outside of the box, we want you.
• Are you a team player? If you work well with others and enjoy a collaborative workplace and culture, we want you.
• Do you say what you mean and mean what you say? If you conduct yourself with honesty, integrity, and accountability, we want you.

Benefits/Offerings

All full time employees are eligible for our benefits program. Benefit offerings include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K
• Paid Medical Leave Policies
• Education Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life AD&D coverage
• Personal and Vacation Time

Job Title: Grinding Machinist I

Department: Manufacturing

Reports to: Production Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Purpose

The Grinder Operator is responsible for setting up and editing offsets on a variety of surface and rotary grinders. Also responsible for observing operation of machine and ensuring accuracy of the final part per specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Set-up jobs on the machine, including loading and securely fixture the work-pieces onto the work table, adjust program offsets and set limit switches.
• Positions and secures work-piece on magnetic chuck, in holding fixture, or directly to machine table.
• Adjust limit switches in order to optimize the wheel life and machine cycle time.
• Understand and make adjustments to hold geometric dimensions and tolerances according to blueprints.
• Provide quality control by inspecting work-pieces as they go in or come off of the machine and remove any defective pieces.
• Use math, geometry, and trigonometry to complete job responsibilities.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting 2D blueprints.

Job Competencies/Success Factors

• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem solving skills.
• Goal Oriented.
• Self Motivated.
• Ability to quickly learn new things and receive feedback.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA’s)

• Communication Skills - strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mathematics - ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, decimals, percentages and other calculations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly standing, bending and reaching.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a typical machine shop setting with moderate noise levels and moving mechanical parts.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Kett Tool Company, a division of Endurance Industries, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran needs a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, that individual should please contact us at 513-201-7168.