Secondary Operations

Job Opportunity At Kurt Machining

At Kurt Machining, our employee experience and ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges set us apart. We provide precision CNC-machining services utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality, and automation technology. Since 1946 we have delivered innovative solutions to the world's most demanding customers and industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, oil and energy.

Job Summary: Kurt Manufacturing is looking for a hands-on, reliable team member to join our Secondary Operations team. This role supports our machinists and assemblers by keeping parts moving, maintaining quality, and ensuring the production floor runs smoothly. We're looking for someone with a good attitude, strong teamwork, and a willingness to learn. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, reliable, communicates well, stays productive throughout the day, and takes pride in contributing to a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Shift /Hours: 1st Shift Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Compensation: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $19.67 to $26.22 per hour. The exact rate may depend on your skills, experience, reliability, and willingness to learn. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Essential Functions

• Sorts and counts parts and materials.
• Examines parts and materials for defects.
• Feeds, loads, or removes parts from machines.
• Loads, and unloads racks, baskets, skids, dollies, and conveyors.
• Moves or carries parts, materials, and equipment.
• Files, trims, saws, buffs, drills, and/or deburrs parts.
• Wraps and unwraps parts, tools, and equipment.
• Marks identifying information on parts and materials.
• Places, positions, clamps, or holds parts and materials during assembly, installations, or machining.
• Lubricates and cleans parts, assemblies, and equipment.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 1 month of related experience

Preferred

• 3+ months of related experience
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes or basic hand tools

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date.
• Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Work Environment: Manufacturing floor environment. Exposure to machinery, noise, and moving equipment. PPE required (safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection as needed). Fast-paced, team-oriented, and safety-driven environment. Training Provided: We provide hands-on, on-the-job training for all tools, procedures, and equipment used in the Secondary Operations area. No manufacturing experience? If you're reliable and willing to learn, we will train you.

Growth & Advancement Opportunities

This role is an excellent first step into manufacturing. Successful team members may grow into:

• Machine Operator
• CNC Operator (Lathe or Mill)
• Assembly Technician
• Other areas within production and operations

We promote from within and support cross-training and skill development.

Physical Demands

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee's individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating: Medium work. Work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms
• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
• Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)

The worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):

• Stoop by bending body downward and forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
• Kneel by bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s)
• Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
• Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch
• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus

100% employee owned, Kurt Machining is a division of Kurt Manufacturing headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Employees thrive in our fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and advance while delivering industry-leading parts and products. Kurt employees have the opportunity to work with some of the newest manufacturing technology available including 5-axis and multi-tasking machining, automation integration, robotics, and 3D printing. At Kurt Machining we embrace early-involvement engineering, lean manufacturing, and continuous-improvement practices.

What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. That's why we'll never settle for good enough. It's this dedication that created our legacy of excellence.

If you are ready to transform your career with an industry leader, let us show you how owning something makes a difference.

Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at employment@kurt.com to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.