Job Description

The KMW Difference:

We combine innovative engineering, modern manufacturing technology, and expert craftsmen to have all the right ingredients for building great front-end loaders and backhoes. That's why we have a 30-year track record of success and are continuing to grow at a rapid pace.


We are looking for high energy and highly motivated individuals who take pride in their work. To advance in your career and compensation level we will cross-train you in multiple fabrication positions. If this sounds like you.... We invite you to apply and come grow with KMW located in beautiful Great Bend, KS.

THIS POSITION WILL BE ON 3RD SHIFT.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Essential duties and responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.


1. Thinks safety and exercises safe work habits in daily endeavors.


2. Interprets complicated drawings, program sheets and work orders to determine work to be done and determine punching and cutting sequences and dimensions of finished work piece.


3. Performs a variety of cutting or forming operations to close and interrelated tolerances.


4. Loads control disk in machine control console or enters commands to retrieve preprogrammed machine instructions from database.


5. Selects, positions, installs and aligns punches, dies, and /or cutting tools in machine or machine tool holders.


6. Loads material and/or parts manually or with a crane onto machine bed, aligns, positions and secures material according to setup instructions.


7. Manipulates controls and enters commands to index machine to specified set point and to start machine. Depresses foot pedal or operates hand controls to activate ram that forms metal.


8. Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged punches, dies and cutting tips.


9. Changes punches and dies as specified in setup instructions.


10. Performs a variety of inspections to insure adherence quality standards and specifications.


11. Measures work piece for conformance to specifications.


12. Notifies supervisor of discrepancies.


13. Utilizes override control to correct conditions that are out of tolerance or operating unusually.


14. Adjusts machine feed and speed and changes punches, dies and tips to produce parts according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions.


15. Discusses nesting or machining problems with NC programmer.


16. Removes slag or burrs from edges of work piece.


17. Cleans machine and tooling.


18. Performs machine maintenance


19. Performs the duties of a General Machine Operator.


20. Other duties as assigned.


Physical Demands


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.


The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.




Work Environment


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud.