Precision Slides Fabrication Operator

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company seeks a mechanically inclined operator for 3rd shift fabrication in Grand Rapids. The role involves loading and manipulating parts, conducting setups, and ensuring quality in a fast-paced environment. Benefits start on Day 1 and include health insurance and a 401K match.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits starting Day 1

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• 1 year of manufacturing or related experience.
• Working knowledge of tools and die changeovers.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and manipulate parts in the fabrication process.
• Conduct changeovers and setups as a team.
• Perform quality functions and checks.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Basic math skills

Ability to read blueprints

ERP system transactions

Job description

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Are you interested in growing your career within the manufacturing industry? Shape precision, build quality, and create impact. We are seeking a mechanically inclined operator specializing in the fabrication of precision slides to join our industry-leading team.

• 3rd Shift: (11:15 pm-7:15 am)
• $2.00 shift premium
  
  

Company Overview

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company is a 125-year-old company based in Grand Rapids. 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 starting Day 1
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Annual Company Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Bonus and Merit opportunities
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible for achieving rate and meeting targets
• Load, hand, position, unload, and manipulate parts
• Conduct changeovers and setups as a team
• Perform all shop order functions, packing instructions and labeling requirements
• Responds to machine faults and downtime, and accurately track on data collection sheets
• Responsible for training Operator I’s and transfers
• Participate in Kaizen events, problem solving teams and improvement projects as available
• Perform all quality functions and checks as required
  
  

What You Will Bring

• 1 year of manufacturing or related experience
• Understanding of mechanical systems, working knowledge of tools, die changeovers and ability to read blueprints
• Basic reading, writing and math skills
• Ability to learn and make transactions in an ERP system like Oracle
• Ability to efficiently work in a high paced environment
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand basic English
• Manufacturing environment; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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