Fabrication Operator/Bender Tender - 3rd Shift

Krueger International; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee ownership

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Wellness resources

Educational reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

A leading furniture solutions provider in Green Bay is seeking a full-time Fabrication Operator/Bender Tender for their 3rd shift, from 10 pm to 6 am. This role is responsible for operating auto tube bending equipment and maintaining high product quality. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and possess skills in geometry, leadership, and team collaboration. KI offers comprehensive benefits, including employee ownership, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating auto tube bending equipment is preferred.
• Ability to maintain high levels of quality in products.
• Experience with robotic welders and hydraulic banks is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Tend to auto tube benders across multiple fabrication cells.
• Operate all fabrication equipment in the cell.
• Assure product is welded properly.
• Follow production schedules and determine what should run.
• Hand weld product as production schedule requires.

Skills

Strong Knowledge of Geometry

Leadership ability

Team Player

Willingness to learn

Ability to follow all safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

life insurance, vision insurance, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k)

United States, Wisconsin, Green Bay

Mar 30, 2026

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we've positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers' unique needs - including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits our ordering and fulfillment process. That's why we say we offer far more than furniture. We're Furnishing Knowledge.

KI, a world class supplier of innovative and award‑winning furniture solutions for business, educational, and healthcare environments, is seeking a full‑time Fabrication Operator/Bender Tender to join our Green Bay manufacturing facility on our 3 rd shift. 3 rd shift individuals receive an hourly shift differential of $3.00.

To learn more about KI, please visit www.ki.com

Job Duties

The Fabrication Operator/Bender Tender is responsible for tending to auto tube benders across multiple fabrication cells and operating all other fabrication equipment in the cell. In addition, individuals in this role will assist in providing direction to fabrication cell technicians.

• Required to operate, edit and program tube auto bending equipment in multiple cells
• Maintain high levels of quality and ensure product is welded properly
• Operation of all fabrication equipment in the cell (robotic welders, hydraulic banks, drill presses, tube benders)
• Follow production schedules and determine what should run
• Successfully hand weld product based on production schedule needs
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Value Added Skills

• Strong Knowledge of Geometry helpful
• Leadership ability
• Team Player
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to follow all safety procedures

Physical Requirements

• Working in areas where it can get warm
• Working in a smoke free environment
• Activities including standing, walking, lifting, twisting and bending
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to assist in any given area of the plant if your area is slow

Shift

• This is a 3 rd Shift position
• Hours are 10pm-6am, Sunday Night-Friday Morning
• Shift premium of $3.00/hour

Benefits

KI offers a welcoming work culture with competitive benefits for eligible employees. Benefits include:

• 100% Employee ownership
• A 401(k) Plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Wellness resources, including an on‑site fitness center and a fitness reimbursement program
• An educational reimbursement program
• Company paid life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and EAP