Machinist

Knape & Vogt; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Competitive Pay

Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Programs

Bonus and Merit opportunities

Job summary

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company in Grand Rapids is seeking a skilled Machinist to join the Roll Forming group. The ideal candidate will read and interpret technical drawings, set up and operate lathes, milling machines and EDM wire cutters, and maintain precision parts with strong math skills.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, including tuition reimbursement, 401K with company match, and paid time off. Join a historic manufacturing leader in a rewarding role with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Proficient in operating various machine tools (lathes, milling machines, EDM wire cutters).
• Solid understanding of metrology and precise measurement.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Set up and adjust machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and EDM wire cutting machines.
• Maintain and repair machine tools.
• Operate manual and automated machine tools to produce precision parts.

Skills

Read blueprints

Operate machine tools

CNC machining experience

Math and measurement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CAM software

SolidWorks

CNC machinery

Job description

Career Opportunities with Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company

A great place to work.

Careers At Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Areyoulooking for a new opportunitytoworkin a Manufacturing environment? Knape & Vogt is seeking a skilled Machinist to join our Roll Forming groupin Grand Rapids! The ideal candidate will have experience operating various machine tools to produce precision parts.Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where you will be recognized and rewarded!

Company Overview:

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.

What’s In It For You?

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

What Will YouGet To Do:

• Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
• Set up and adjustmachine tools such as lathes, milling machines and EDM wire cutting machines
• Maintain and repair machine tools
• Operate manual and automated machine tools to produce precision parts

What You Will Bring:

• Proven experience as a Machinist
• High School Diploma/GED
• Strong mechanical and math skills
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and blueprints
• Ability to operate a variety of machine tools
• Previous experience running CNC machinery
• Familiarity with CAM software and SolidWorks