Manufacturing Specialist - Weekends

Coldspring; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Medical FSA/HSA

Dependent Care FSA

Basic Life Plan

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing (ROA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Jury Duty leave

Funeral Leave

Weekend shift differential

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Coldspring is seeking a full-time CNC/machine operator to support production on weekend shifts. The role involves operating a range of stone-processing equipment, from saws to CNC mills, and requires cross-training to cover multiple areas as needed. You’ll read tickets, inspect stones, and apply finishing techniques while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The job offers comprehensive benefits and a weekend differential. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification is required.
• General computer skills, mechanical aptitude and math skills are needed.
• Knowledge of software to program CNC, milling and turning machines (CAD/CAM, 3D modeling) is required.
• Ability to read work orders or production tickets.
• Ability to read a tape measure (imperial and metric).
• Good color perception is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect stone for quality and appearance against specifications.
• Read production tickets to determine work to be completed.
• Review work during production to ensure specs are met including use of patterns and measuring tools.
• Apply stone tolerances to repair, mill, cut, and assemble per customer specs.
• Use cranes to load/unload work from machines.
• Level, brace, secure, wedge and clamp stone to meet safety requirements.
• Index saw blade to correct size and dimension based on stone.
• Operate, maintain and program wire saws.
• Set up and finish project components using correct techniques.
• Apply epoxy and bonding to join stones and materials.
• Load, set, and operate polish machines with cranes.
• Install and program patterns into automated machines.
• Set up, operate and maintain CNC stone mills.

Skills

Forklift cert

Computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Tape measure

Color vision

Read orders

Tools

CAD/CAM software

3D modeling

Job description

Description

Status: This is a full-time; hourly position
Hours: Friday – Sunday: 9am – 9:30pm; overtime as needed

Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees: Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave

** Weekend positions earn a $4.50 shift differential in addition to hourly pay when working that shift **

Weekend positions are also eligible for a hiring bonus, see below for details

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for operating a variety of machines to assist in meeting production demands; includes, but not limited to, Saws (diamond blade and wire), Mausoleum Assembly, Epoxy Applicator and Patcher, Polish Machines, Anchoring/Layout, Core Machines, Drilling and Milling Machines, etc. Must be willing to be cross trained and flex to areas when needed to meet customer demand in production.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Inspect stone for quality and appearance; includes, but not limited to, dimensions, thickness, flatness, squareness, etc.
• Read production tickets to determine work to be completed.
• Review work before, during and after various steps in the production process to ensure it meets production ticket specifications; may require the use of patterns and various measuring tools.
• Apply general knowledge of stone tolerances to repair, mill, apply angle and shape cuts, specific tooling and other detailed work that is required per customer specifications.
• Use cranes to load and unload work from the machines as needed.
• Level, brace, secure, wedge and clamp all stone in machines appropriately to meet safety requirements specific to each machine; may require the use of large hammers or pry bars.
• Index the saw blade to the correct size and dimension based upon the stone being cut.
• Operate, maintain and program wire saws.
• Set all project components (floors, walls, roofs, jambs, dividers, doors, granite fronts, bronze doors and windows, steps, benches, anchors, etc.) by applying the correct finishing techniques.
• Apply working knowledge of epoxy and bonding techniques to adhere various stones and materials together; includes, but not limited to, granite-to-granite, brass-to-granite, inlayed granite, Dutchmen patches, skate board deterrents, stainless steel and/or acrylic inlaid letters, etc.
• Load, set, operate and unload polish machine in a safe manner with an overhead or jib crane.
• Install and program specialty patterns and new patterns into an automated machine.
• Set up, operate and maintain the CNC stone mills.

Requirements

• Must obtain forklift certification (training and certification provided by Coldspring for all employees who may be required to operate a forklift).
• General computer skills, mechanically inclined, and general math skills.
• General knowledge of software used to program CNC, milling and/or turning machines, i.e. 3D modeling, CAD and/or CAM software.
• Ability to calculate material needs to meet job requirements and transfer them to the most efficient use of raw materials.
• Understand general and job-specific stone colors, characteristics, quality and appearance criteria to meet job requirements.
• Must have good color perception and not be color blind or deficient.
• Must be able to read work orders or production tickets, which may include dimensional drawings.
• Ability to read a tape measure, imperial and metric.

HIRING BONUS REQUIREMENTS/DETAILS

1. The candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements (drug test, onboarding).

2. Upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, the new hire for weekends will receive:

• At 60 work days - $500 (must be living our Coldspring values & have no unexcused absences)
• At 6 months - $1,000 (must be living our Coldspring values & performance expectations)
• At 1 year – $1,000 for a total of $2,500 (same expectations as 6-month mark)

MAKE YOUR MARK AND MAKE IT LAST

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please call or text Karissa Lintgen at 320-685-4681 or email Karissa at [e-mail] for assistance.

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This is a representation of the position’s entire pay grade range. Starting pay is based on an individual’s skills, experience, and at the discretion of the hiring team.