Tool & Die Maker/Machinist – 3rd Shift

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.

KI, a world class supplier of innovative and award-winning furniture solutions for business, educational, and healthcare environments, is seeking a full-time Tool and Die Maker/Machinist to join our Green Bay manufacturing team on 3^rd shift. To learn more about KI, please visit www.ki.com.

Job Duties:

• Design, build and repair dies, fixtures, molds, tooling equipment, etc.
• Operate tool room equipment (CNC machining centers, manual mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, etc.)
• Read and understand blueprints
• Sketch components complete with essential dimensions.
• Use inspection instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.)
• Work closely with engineers and production/support technicians.
• Assist in development of new plant equipment
• Make suggestions for improvement

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion or ongoing progress of an Associate degree in a Machine Tool Technology or equivalent degree or completion or ongoing progress into a Journeyman Tool & Die program or Journeyman Machinist program is required.

Value Added Skills:

• Understanding of basic geometry, trigonometry and algebra.
• Utilize CAD software
• Able to understand and apply hydraulic and pneumatic principals
• Ability to utilize SURFCAM (CAD/CAM) software.
• Dependability
• Leadership ability
• Willingness to learn
• Good communication skills
• Strong hand/eye coordination
• Team Player

Physical Requirements:

• Working in areas where it can get warm
• Working in a smoke free environment
• Activities including standing, walking, lifting, twisting and bending
• Ability to lift up to 90 lbs.
• Willingness to assist in any given area of the plant if your area is slow

KI offers a welcoming work culture with competitive benefits for eligible employees. Benefits include:

• 100% Employee ownership
• Competitive health, dental, & vision insurance
• A 401(k) Plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Wellness resources, including an on-site fitness center and a fitness reimbursement program
• An educational reimbursement program
• Company paid life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and EAP.
• Sick pay
• Monthly Performance Bonus

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.