Prep and Finish - First Shift (4-10s!)

Job Description

Job Description

KADANT BLACK CLAWSON LLC  is an established leader in equipment and systems for the international pulp and paper process industries.  For 150 years, we’ve helped our customers reduce their input costs and improve efficiency through innovative products and technologies.  Our sustainability efforts have been nationally recognized, and Kadant is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange (KAI).  Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Lebanon, OH, where we design and manufacture our products for customers across the globe.

We currently seek to fill the position of  Prep and Finish  to clean and prepare parts for inspection or as part of the standard manufacturing process, all while advancing KBC’s mission of being a forward-thinking, collaborative, and ethical business. This position works 4-10s (M-TH or T-F 6 AM to 4:30 PM). This is a perfect role for entry-level welders!

Responsibilities

• Processes parts following blueprints and other written and verbal specifications, while meeting routed hours.
• Selects proper sanding or grinding accessories for deburring and sanding parts per job requirement.
• Safely operates machine press, shears, and plasma cutter to complete job according to specifications.
• Verifies the presence of broken bits and removes from drilled plates as needed.
• Verifies defects in drilled plates and communicates findings to the lead.
• Completes TIG welding as needed on specific jobs.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and plans.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrates KBC values of personal accountability, discipline, trust, and proactive action.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED required). Vocational training course completion is preferred.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, and methods required.
• Also required is the ability to read and interpret blueprints, read measuring instruments (i.e. tape measures, etc.), and operate a forklift and overhead crane.
• Must be dependable with an excellent attendance record in order to maintain strict production schedules.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

All benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401k are effective upon hire! Position also eligible for our production bonus plan (up to 2K per year)!

As a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in virgin and recycled paper stock preparation and paper machine approach-flow applications, we help our customers reduce their input costs and improve efficiency through innovative products and technologies.

Company Description

As a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in virgin and recycled paper stock preparation and paper machine approach-flow applications, we help our customers reduce their input costs and improve efficiency through innovative products and technologies.