Manual VTL Machinist - First Shift

Syntron Material Handling Group; Ohio; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Manual Machinist to join their team. In this role, you will operate various manual machine tools to create high-precision parts according to blueprints. Your expertise will contribute to improving production methods and maintaining high-quality standards. This position offers a collaborative environment where your skills in problem-solving and mechanical operations will shine. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that values personal accountability and proactive action. Join a team where your contributions make a real difference!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401k plan

Production bonus plan

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various manual machine tools and read blueprints.
• Strong problem-solving, mechanical, and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machine tools to meet precise specifications.
• Maintain and inspect tools, ensuring optimal production conditions.
• Recommend improvements for production methods and equipment.

Skills

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Problem-solving

Mechanical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training

Tools

Vertical Turning Lathes

Radial Drills

Horizontal Mills

Key Mills

Standard Lathes

Blanchard Grinders

Job description

KADANT BLACK CLAWSON LLC is an established leader in equipment and systems for the international pulp and paper process industries. For 150 years, we’ve helped our customers reduce their input costs and improve efficiency through innovative products and technologies. Our sustainability efforts have been nationally recognized, and Kadant is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange (KAI). Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Lebanon, OH, where we design and manufacture our products for customers across the globe.

We currently seek to fill the role of Manual Machinist on first shift (M-TH or T-F 6 AM to 4:30 PM) to machine parts per blueprint or specific instructions using manual machine tools, such as Vertical Turning Lathes, Radial Drills, Horizontal Mills, Key Mills, Standard Lathes, and Blanchard Grinders, all while advancing KBC's mission of being a forward-thinking, collaborative, and ethical business.

Responsibilities

1. Sets up, adjusts, and efficiently operates manual machine tools to perform diversified and difficult operations requiring close/exact tolerances on products with various dimensions and unusual contours and finish specifications.
2. Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials into machine.
3. Maintains and inspects cutting tools for sharpness and usability.
4. Calculates and sets controls and programming to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut.
5. Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls as required.
6. Basic programming skills.
7. Cleans and maintains machine, tooling, and parts to ensure that equipment is in optimal production condition.
8. Reports exceptions to the traveler, including hours and material used, to shop lead so the MOM can be adjusted, if necessary.
9. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of KBC products.

Qualifications

1. Ability to operate various types of machine tools to perform progressive machining.
2. Ability to read blueprints and plans.
3. Excellent mathematic and problem-solving skills.
4. Excellent mechanical skills.
5. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
6. Excellent time management skills.
7. Demonstrates KBC values of personal accountability, discipline, trust, and proactive action.
8. A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. Vocational training course completion is preferred.
9. Must be able to set up and operate manual machine equipment.
10. Also required is the ability to operate forklift and overhead crane, read measuring instruments, and maintain machinery and equipment in the machining trade.
11. Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; anything over 50 pounds requires two people, or the use of a lifting device.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

All benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401k are effective upon hire! Position also eligible for our production bonus plan (up to 2K per year)!