Machine Operator B-Horizontal Milling Machine*2nd shift*

Kadant Inc.; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadant Inc. is seeking an intermediate-level position involving routine tasks in the department or project team. The role emphasizes machine operating with growing independence and attention to detail as tasks are completed.

The candidate should be able to read drawings and technical documentation, with 2+ years of field experience and a willingness to work on project teams to meet critical deadlines and provide quality customer service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrate proficiency to read and interpret drawings and technical documentation.
• Generally 2+ years of experience in field.
• Identify deviations from standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in tasks.
• Meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Recognize the impact of variances to scope.
• Proficiently communicate ideas and concepts with ability to persuade and influence others as needed.
• Give and receive constructive feedback and coaching, and respond appropriately.
• Work on project teams and assist in meeting critical timelines to streamline and provide customer service.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills are required.

Skills

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Grinders

Job description

Overview

Performs relatively routine tasks requiring general knowledge related to the work of the department and/or project team. This is an intermedicate level position in regards to machine operating, utilizing basic skills learned previously and applying them with increasing independence while completing the tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Accuracy and attention to detail important.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities is important.
• Recognize the impact of variances to scope.
• Proficiently communicate ideas and concepts with ability to persuade and influence others as needed.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and coaching, and respond appropriately.
• Work on project teams and assist in meeting critical timelines with the goal to streamline and provide customer service.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to use technical tools and instruments required to perform duties. May operate CNC machine centers and/or grinders.
• Demonstrate proficiency to read and interpret drawings and technical documentation.
• Routinely requires decisions that involve some judgment to determine a course of action which is consistent with established functional policies and goals covered by general procedures. Utilizes intermediate analytical and problem solving skills.
• Identify deviations from standards.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Generally 2 + years of experience in field.