Production Helper

KMC Stampings • Port Washington, WI

4h

About The Position

The Production Helper assists operators across KMC manufacturing operations with equipment support, material handling, inspection, and packaging. The employee regularly rotates throughout the manufacturing facility to develop an understanding of and proficiency in KMC processes. KMC Stampings describes itself as a metal fabricator with engineering and tooling expertise and a progressive training program offering hands-on learning opportunities.

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 perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and understand 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 stated physical requirements, including lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Three months of prior manufacturing experience is 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.
• Unload and load parts on and off the conveyor wash line.
• Assist with packing, including assembling boxes and safely operating a banding machine or other packaging equipment as needed.
• Perform visual inspections using work instructions and General Standards of Workmanship, as 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

• Highly competitive benefits package
• PPO and CDHP health plan options, with no plan premiums on the CDHP plan
• Four-day work week with a three-day weekend
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Educational assistance
• Mentorship program
• Paid time off, including vacation time, personal time, and 10 paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Company-paid disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly employee lunches and annual events
• Employee recognition programs
• PPE reimbursement
• Culture-forward work environment

What This Job Offers

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