Weld Equipment Setup Operator

KMC Stampings; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Day Work Week

Generous 401(K)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Company events

Job summary

KMC Stampings in Port Washington, WI, is seeking a Weld Equipment Setup Operator to safely operate resistance welding and assembly equipment. You will train new operators and support setup, quality, and data recording in ERP.

This full-time role offers a hands-on manufacturing environment with growth opportunities and competitive benefits. You will work in a team-focused plant emphasizing safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3–6 months of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and prints.
• Ability to input data into a computer and ERP system.
• Ability to interpret part prints and measure with basic metrology tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate Resistance Welders & Pemserter to meet standard production rates.
• Adhere to quality procedures and use metrology equipment to ensure parts meet specs.
• Assist in machine setup as needed.
• Record labor, inventory, and job data in the ERP system.
• Perform basic material handling using carts and pallet jacks.
• Maintain equipment via weekly preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

Basic math

Read & interpret prints

Computer/data entry

Metrology basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

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Weld Equipment Setup Operator

Manufacturing Port Washington, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1279

KMC Stampings is a premier metal fabricator offering engineering and tooling expertise driven by continuous improvement. With over 115 years in southeastern WI, we still offer a family feel with a safe environment focused on providing hands on training opportunities to all employees through a progressive training program. Employees can expand their knowledge of machinery, setups, tool and dies and even engineering. Come grow with KMC Stampings!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Safely and efficiently operate resistance welding and assembly equipment to make parts at-rate and accurately to print. Performs packaging duties, as well as basic material handling duties to move materials and tooling within the department. Trains and provides guidance to new Weld Equipment Operators.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate Resistance Welders & Pemserter, as well as perform manual assembly safely and effectively to meet standard rates
• Adhere to defined quality procedures to ensure quality parts through the use and care of metrology equipment
• Assist in the machine setup process, as necessary
• Accurately record labor, inventory, and job data in ERP system
• Performs basic material handling duties with the use of carts and pallet jacks to move material and tooling
• Maintain equipment thru weekly preventative maintenance tasks and submit timely maintenance work orders
• Assist in the training of Operators, as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education (GED) and three to six months prior relevant manufacturing experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to do count, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, specifications, and memos. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and other employees of the organization.
• Able to utilize computer and input data
• Ability to interpret part prints
• Ability to accurately measure a manufactured part using basic metrology equipment (i.e. caliper, micrometer)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; occasionally required to sit and talk; frequently required to hear, walk and continuously stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally push and/or pull material. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Continuously exposed to manufacturing noise.

BENEFITS:

Some key advantages of working at KMC Stampings include a highly competitive benefit package including:

• PPO Health plan and CDHP Health plan options including NO PLAN PREMIUMSon the CDHP Plan!
• 4 Day Work Week with a 3 Day Weekend
• Generous 401(K) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off: Vacation Time, Personal time and 10 paid holidays
• Company paid Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Company paid Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Annual Events