Brake Press Operator
Listed on 2026-07-17
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Manufacturing Engineer
Career Opportunities with Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company
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Are you interested in growing your career within the manufacturing industry? Shape precision, build quality, and create impact. We are seeking a mechanically inclined operator specializing in the fabrication of precision slides to join our industry‑leading team.
Company OverviewKnape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage‑related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.
Open Position- Shift Assignment
: 1st shift (7:00AM-3PM, Monday-Friday)
- Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Annual Company Paid Holidays
- 401K with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Programs
- Bonus and Merit opportunities
- Responsible for achieving rate and meeting targets
- Conduct changeovers and setups
- Inspect parts and machinery for errors
- Perform all shop functions, packing instructions and labeling requirements
- Respond to machine faults and downtime, and accurately track
- Responsible for training
- Participate in Kaizen events, problem solving teams, and improvement projects
- Operate a forklift
- 1 year of manufacturing or Laser Operator experience
- Understanding of mechanical systems, working knowledge of tools, die changeovers and ability to read blueprints
- Basic reading, writing and math skills
- Ability to learn and make transactions in an ERP system like Oracle
- Ability to efficiently work in a high paced environment
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand basic English
- Manufacturing environment; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
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