Production Support Associate

KV Tooling Systems is growing, and we are adding a Production Support Associate to our team. KV Tooling provides tool re-sharpening and grinding services, custom-cutting tool design, and engineering and manufacturing services. You will be joining a friendly, hardworking team that enjoys a great work-life balance. Our shop is climate controlled, and you will be working with new, state-of-the-art machines.

As a Production Support Associate you will be responsible for:

• Wheel dressing and pack preparations
• Managing wheel inventory
• Assisting with shipping/receiving
• Assisting with tool prep including cutoff of worn or broken tools to be sharpened
• Assisting with cleaning and inspecting of finished tools
• Assisting in etching, marking, and tubing of new custom tools
• Operating the edge prep machine
• Other tasks as designated including but not limited to shop cleaning and organization, equipment preventive maintenance, and building maintenance

• Can work independently and as a team.
• Can organize daily/weekly duties to handle shifting priorities.
• Have basic knowledge of cutting tools.
• Work on their feet and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Have appropriate hand dexterity to manipulate sharp tools safely.
• Basic knowledge of safe practices.
• Have ability to use binocular inspection microscopes.
Experience handling power tools and shop equipment.

• Preferred candidate would have relevant past work experience in a manufacturing or machining environment.
• HS diploma
• Dependable transportation and clean driving record