Manufacturing Technician

Join our team of industry leaders and become a key part of our success story!


Join us for an exciting opportunity to have influence, in a stable, growing organization. We are seeking a dedicated Industrial Manufacturing Technician , to join our team at our Yuba City, CA facility. At Kingsbury, Inc., we operate with a shared purpose of creating the best product in our field while maintaining a healthy relationship with work.

Who We are:

Kingsbury, Inc. was founded in 1912 and is the leader in the design and manufacture of tilt-pad fluid film thrust and journal bearings for all types of rotating machinery, with thousands of installations worldwide. The Company is comprised of a Corporate office (Philadelphia, PA), two (2) manufacturing facilities (Philadelphia, PA and Oshkosh, WI) and two (2) repair and service facilities (Philadelphia, PA and Yuba City, CA) located in the United States. In addition, Kingsbury has one (1) manufacturing facility located in Göttingen Germany.

Why Work at Kingsbury?

• Flexible Scheduling Options: Enjoy work-life balance with your choice of full-time or part-time schedules. Full-time team members benefit from a condensed 4-day workweek (Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including company-paid vision and dental.
• Health Club Reimbursement: Stay fit with our support with our fitness reimbursement.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Advance your education with our assistance.
• Career Advancement: We have a strong track record of promoting from within.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside supportive and motivated colleagues.

Job Purpose:

Performs various tasks on the shop floor related to the finishing and assembly of industrial bearings including deburring, blasting, tumbling, etching and part marking, parts cleaning, lapping, and basic machine functions. This position provides service and support to the warehouse by handling shipping and receiving tasks.

As the Industrial Manufacturing Technician, the team member will:

• Loads/unloads merchandise or material from cars or trucks. Packs and unpacks shipments, shelving of parts, pulling orders, and data entry into computerized inventory control systems.
• Fabricates wood crates and other shipping containers. Installs protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Removes excess material and burrs from surface by performing deburring, blasting, tumbling, staking, etching, lapping, and other basic machining functions.
• Cleans, assembles, repairs, and inspects machined parts, using hand tools.
• Operates all lift equipment in a safe manner to ensure personal protection and to ensure the protection of other personnel and company property.
• Maintains housekeeping in and around the warehouse storage areas.
• Follow all safety instructions and procedures.
• Contributes tin continuous improvement with department objectives.
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.

Abilities and Other Skills:

Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees of organization.

Mathematical: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Lifting: This position requires lifting up to 25 pounds over 2/3 of the time, and lifting up to 40 pounds 1/3 of the time.

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Kingsbury, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.