KPS Global (KPSG) is the North American industry leader in the manufacturing, production, and installation of Walk-in Coolers and Freezers. KPSG’s end-product serves many channels within the retail food market as well as industrial applications. KPSG is based in Fort Worth, Texas with Engineering activities centralized in the Fort Worth facility (along with Finance, Human Resources, Customer Operations, Sales, and Installation Services), supporting product manufacturing in three locations: Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; and Goodyear, AZ.
KPS Global values its outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to clients from coast-to-coast. As a member of the KPS team, you’ll be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional flexibility and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation, and hard work are rewarded.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Machine Operator is responsible for setting up and operating production equipment under minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. This role may provide occasional coaching to peers and works to ensure KPS Global maintains quality, safety, and efficiency standards and is able to satisfy customer requirements.
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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Performing duties in accordance with current Quality Management System, Safety Management System, and KPS Global Code of Conduct requirements
- Operating manual and/or numerically controlled complex production machinery and equipment
- Fabricating specialty and custom component parts
- Reading and interpreting job orders, diagrams, and/or blue prints to select, position, and secure machinery and materials
- Loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials and products utilizing lifting equipment when available
- Inspecting products to insure conformance to quality, engineering, and customer requirements
- Completing and maintaining all associated electronic processes and paperwork including but not limited to bar-coding, checklists, stamping, blue prints, shipping/receiving documents, accessory lists, and scanning of materials
- Performing pre-shift preventative maintenance
- Maintaining departmental housekeeping and 5S standards
Required Skills
- GED or High School Diploma preferred
- 3 – 5 years of experience in construction or manufacturing
- Ability to read and interpret blue prints
- Advanced math and reading comprehension skills
- Ability to read a tape measure
- Ability to read, speak, and understand English
- In-depth knowledge of the product and fabrication
- Ability to demonstrate safe and effective operation of all required equipment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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- Must be able to stand and walk on concrete up to 100% of the work day
- Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs alone and over 50 lbs with assistance
- Must be able to climb and balance
- Must be able to visually inspect products
- Must be able to use hands to reach, handle, and/or feel
- Must have manual dexterity in hands for tool usage
- Must be able to work in non-temperature controlled environments
- Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment
Required Experience