RF Loading Manufacturing Specialist 5

thekineticgroup; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

401(k) match up to 6%

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Paid time away

Job summary

The Kinetic Group is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment. You will work with machine shop and engineering on projects, train staff, update SOPs, and drive process improvements across shifts.

This role requires hands-on machine shop experience, ability to read prints, and strong teamwork while maintaining safety and quality standards. Attendance and flexibility across shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year as a Manufacturing Specialist 4 or equivalent experience.
• Proven technician skills and ability to lead production output.
• Reliable attendance, productivity, safety, and quality.
• Ability to operate surface grinder, polish dies and sharpen knives.
• Demonstrated written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willing to work across multiple shifts and train others.

Responsibilities

• Oversees area for all shifts and ensures priority machines run.
• Performs basic machine shop tasks (drilling, tapping, sawing, grinding).
• Coordinates with quality on requirements and standards; updates tooling lists.
• Develops and owns training plan and standardization of changeovers.
• Demonstrates leadership in safety, discipline, and teamwork.

Skills

Machine operation

Read basic prints

Leadership

Team collaboration

Tools

Surface grinder

Sharpen knives

Job description

Pay Range: Starting Hourly Rate: $30.21 The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

Job Description

General Summary

Maintains manufacturing operation through the performance of machine maintenance and troubleshooting. Work with machine shop and engineering for all area related projects. Ensure area staff is running priority machines. Training of employees and updating Training guides, SOPs as needed. Other work as directed. Suggests and implementations for improvements in work area.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities

Oversees area for all shifts. Does basic machine shop work - drilling, tapping, sawing, grinding. Able to sketch simple parts and read basic prints. Work on continually improving processes and machinery in the assigned area. Coordinates and assists quality with requirements and quality standards. Updates SOP's and training plans as needed and works closely with the engineering department on updating tooling lists as needed. Develops and owns the training plan Standardization changeovers and adjustments for best practice Sign off on training with each new employee in the area and reviewing process changes with current staff as needed. Demonstrates leadership qualities in the areas of safety, personal discipline, and attitude.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.

Educational Skills and Experience

Minimum 1 year as a Manufacturing Specialist 4 or equivalent experience Demonstrated above average technician skills in a previous role including leading production output in the area where the opening exists Reliable in attendance, productivity, safety and quality Demonstrated positive teamwork skills; promoted teamwork and demonstrated effective skills to help others meet goals; builds teamwork on shift and between other shifts. Training and experience in a machine shop or knowledge of metal working machine and processes Ability to operate surface grinder, polish dies and sharpen knives Demonstrated effective written and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated leadership/organizational skills Ability to work cooperatively and efficiently with a minimum of supervision Demonstrated knowledge of all Operations within area. Willing and able to work flexible hours across multiple shifts Demonstrated ability to work well with others and provide clear and effective training. No record of disciplinary action at a Report of Conference level or above within previous 12 months Basic computer skills with Microsoft word, excel and outlook. Other projects assigned.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable challenged individuals to perform the essential functions provided this accommodation does not adversely affect other employees.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme heat; explosives and vibration. Eye protection in the form of approved safety glasses with side shields or approved safety goggles is required. Approved steel-toe safety shoes are required. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires hearing protection to be worn in the work area.

Physical Demands

• Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision, depth perception and peripheral vision
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move up to 35 lbs. unaided
• Ability to stand or sit for up to 3 hours at a time
• Ability to frequently kneel, crouch, bend or extend reach as required to perform tasks
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs
• Ability to grasp and feel small parts

Note: One or more of the Physical Demands may be waived to enable challenged individuals the opportunity of employment provided this accommodation does not adversely affect other employees.

Work Environment

Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Benefits

At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That's why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and pe