Machinist

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<div class="isg-job-description“>Kurz Overview and Mission: Proud to serve leading industrial business in the Upper Midwest for over 100 years with best-in-class electro-mechanical and clean energy products and services.  We are driven by a culture centered on our six core values and strive every day to achieve our mission “to strengthen American industry”. 
Role Mission
We are seeking a skilled Machinist to join our team.  The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical knowledge and experience with various machining processes.  The machinist is responsible for operating a variety of machine tools with a high level of accuracy in our job shop environment.  This position is not a manufacturing position.  We are an electric motor repair shop, so most projects are unique to the customer and motor.  
Key Job Responsibilities

• Setup and operation of machines to manually produce or repair parts.
• Record all data necessary to produce expected service and/or design results, including sizing and illustrations.
• Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring, and conventional milling and lathe work, using various engine lathes.
• Balance mechanical assemblies using dynamic balancing equipment.
• Perform various metalizing (metal spraying) techniques as needed.
• Perform various welding operations, including setup and use of MIG, TIG, torch, and stick welders.
• Set up and perform tool-post fringing operations (e.g. precision surface facing), broaching procedures and bearing work.
• Use various hand-held and stationary power and non-power tools, including but not limited to: band saws, belt sanders, hand grinders, files, etc.
• Perform outside field service repairs and estimating work as necessary.
• Observe all safety procedures and policies and use proper protective equipment (especially eye, ear protection and steel toe shoes/boots, gloves, etc.)
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Adhere to all company policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• High School Diploma is required.  Technical Certification or Associates Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in rotating apparatus repair (AC and DC electric motors, pumps, blowers, etc.) preferably in an electric motor shop environment.
• Experience in manual machining of parts and pieces to produce or repair a product.
• Mechanical skills in troubleshooting, electrical theory and understanding of AC and DC motors desired.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office products is ideal.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.
• Must have the ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Keys to Success

• Core Values: This person lives out our 6 Kurz company core values well 
• Customer Service: Must have a customer service mentality. 
• Clear Communication: Conveys ideas, thoughts and facts in a way that the audience will understand.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Works through challenging issues and understands when appropriate to leverage internal experts.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Flex Spending Account
• 401k with Company match
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Other supplemental insurance benefits
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Company paid training

An Equal Opportunity Employer