What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brake Press Operator position at Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company?
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Company Overview
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.
Open Position
Company Overview
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.
Open Position
- Training: 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday).
- Post-training: Shift assignment to be discussed (may include 2nd or 3rd shift).
- Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Annual Company Paid Holidays
- 401K with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Programs
- Bonus and Merit opportunities
- Responsible for achieving rate and meeting targets
- Conduct changeovers and setups
- Inspect parts and machinery for errors
- Perform all shop functions, packing instructions and labeling requirements
- Respond to machine faults and downtime, and accurately track
- Responsible for training
- Participate in Kaizen events, problem solving teams, and improvement projects
- Operate a forklift
- 1 year of Brake Press Operator experience
- Laser experience
- Understanding of mechanical systems, working knowledge of tools, die changeovers and ability to read blueprints
- Basic reading, writing and math skills
- Ability to learn and make transactions in an ERP system like Oracle
- Ability to efficiently work in a high paced environment
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand basic English
- Manufacturing environment; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
