2nd Shift Weld Equipment Setup Operator

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 operates various types of welding equipment to make parts at-rate and accurately to print. Will learn and perform setup tasks for resistance welders to KMC standards under the direction of Setup Technicians. Will train and provide guidance to new Weld Equipment Setup Operators and Weld Equipment Operators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate equipment welders, including resistance welders and robotic welders, safely and effectively to meet standard rates 
• Perform the setup process for resistance welders, Pemserters and assembly equipment, to ensure jobs can be run safely and at-rate to KMC standards
• Adhere to defined quality procedures to ensure quality welds through visual inspection techniques
• Accurately record labor, inventory, tooling and production 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
• Will provide direction to Weld Equipment Operators during run, as well as train new Equipment Weld Setup Operators

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or general education (GED) and  two years of relevant experience operating weld equipment and/or an 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

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: 

• Culture Forward Work Environment
• PPO Health plan and CDHP Health plan options including NO PLAN PREMIUMS on the CDHP Plan! 
• 4 Day Work Week with a 3 Day Weekend
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous 401(K) plan with company match
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship program
• 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
• Employee Recognition Programs
• PPE Reimbursement

Come grow with us. Apply today!