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Production Prep Operator

Kooks
Statesville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
Description

The Kooks production team is looking for a highly motivated and skilled operator to join our fast paced team. The Production Prep Operator will be responsible for cutting, trimming and end forming of parts, operating machinery and equipment and ensuring quality standards are met. A successful candidate in this role will help create a workplace that is safe, clean, environmentally friendly, employee friendly, highly productive, efficient and of sufficient capacity to support the forecasted demand.

  • Measuring, marking and trimming parts per work instruction/fixture
  • Operating and managing machinery and heavy equipment
  • Cutting Tubing using bandsaws
  • Following instructions from supervisors and implementing plans
  • Maintaining all safety standards
  • Ensuring that the work area is clean, safe, organized, and well maintained
  • Other duties as necessary

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1 year experience with measuring, cutting and forming tubing or similar role
  • Experience with PROTO-1 machinery (deburring), expansion and reduction machinery, SOCO facing machine, and drill press is a plus
  • May require lifting, pulling, and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds
  • Frequent bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, and reaching overhead
  • Standing for extended periods of time, up to 9 hours per day
  • Ability to work independently under general supervision; reports to supervisor
  • Detail oriented with large emphasis on quality

Disclaimers

Kooks Custom Headers reserves the right to revise, change or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business needs, with or without notice. This job description may not list all duties for this position. This job description is not a contract of employment, and all employment unless otherwise disclosed is “at will” and either the incumbent or the company may terminate employment at any time for any reason.?

Kooks Custom Headers is an Equal opportunity, inclusive employer and will consider all applicants for employment with the Company based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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