Production Helper

KMC Stampings • Port Washington, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Helper assists operators in KMC manufacturing operations by supporting equipment operation, material handling, inspection, and packaging. The employee rotates regularly throughout the manufacturing facility to develop understanding and proficiency in KMC processes. KMC Stampings describes its workplace as a family-feel environment focused on safety, continuous improvement, and hands-on training through a progressive training program, with opportunities to expand knowledge of machinery, setups, tools, dies, and engineering.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, specifications, and memos.
• Ability to prepare timesheets and job-related paperwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and other employees.
• Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior manufacturing experience; three months preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support operators by moving parts through manufacturing operations and assisting with setup tasks when necessary.
• Clean parts in the spot-weld area according to work instructions.
• Assist operators with unloading and loading parts on and off the conveyor wash line.
• Support packing, including assembling boxes and safely operating a banding machine and other packaging equipment as needed.
• Perform visual inspections using work instructions and General Standards of Workmanship when assigned.
• Clean equipment and surrounding areas according to 5S Standards.
• Retrieve, return, and organize inspection gages, scrap chutes, and packaging materials.
• Perform basic material handling using a manual pallet jack to move material and dies and stage parts.
• Follow KMC and OSHA safety-related work rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package
• PPO and CDHP health plan options, including no plan premiums on the CDHP plan
• Four-day work week with a three-day weekend
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Educational assistance
• Mentorship program
• Paid vacation time
• Paid personal time
• 10 paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Company-paid disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Quarterly employee lunches
• Annual events
• Employee recognition programs
• PPE reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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