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**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!** KMC is seeking a **Weld Equipment Operator** to safely and efficiently operate resistance welding and assembly equipment to make parts at-rate and accurately to print. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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: - 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!
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$94,000 – $126,000/yr
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