Kitting Machine Operator

Würth Industry USA • Bondurant, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kitting Machine Operator is responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of automated packaging machinery used in the kitting process. This role ensures a continuous and efficient production cycle, maintaining product quality and minimizing downtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing.
• At least 1 year of experience operating machinery in a production or warehouse setting.
• Forklift experience required; must pass forklift training and maintain certification.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, following standardized work and safety practices.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting instructions, work orders, and procedure manuals.
• Capable of understanding and applying written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot using standard procedures.
• Solid math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Physically capable of lifting 40–50 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to stand or walk on concrete flooring for the duration of the shift.
• Comfortable working in environments with fluctuating temperatures.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor kitting and packaging machinery to ensure consistent, high-quality production.
• Perform machine setup and changeovers between shifts and product batches.
• Load raw materials into packaging machines, baggers, and label printers.
• Calibrate and clean machines to prepare for production cycles.
• Control and adjust machine settings, including speed and labeling functions.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring tools to verify product quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical or quality-related issues during production.
• Conduct routine spot checks on output to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Remove empty totes, packaging waste, and cardboard from the work cell as needed.
• Accurately document approved and defective units and maintain production activity logs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or managers.

Benefits

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service.
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service.
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more.
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability.
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Annual incentive bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED