Precision Slides Fabrication Operator

Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in manufacturing as a mechanically inclined operator specializing in precision slides. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits from day one while being part of a collaborative team focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits starting Day 1

Competitive Pay

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonus and Merit opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year of manufacturing or related experience required.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and tools.
• Ability to learn ERP transactions.

Responsibilities

• Achieve rates and meet targets by loading and manipulating parts.
• Conduct changeovers and setups.
• Perform quality functions and checks.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Reading blueprints

Using tools

Basic math skills

Effective communication in English

Ability to work in high paced environment

Tools

ERP systems (like Oracle)

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.

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)

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