Machinist
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview:
Are you ready to dive into the exciting and innovative world of Engineered Wood? Kadant Carmanah Design has a great opportunity within our shop (union) for a well-rounded individual as a Machinist?
Kadant Carmanah is recognized as a global leader of innovation in the design and manufacture of equipment in the Engineered Wood products industry and is the largest supplier of Stranders used in the production of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) and other wood-based composites.
The Role:
The Machinist will work closely with the Machine Shop Chargehand and Production Team and review drawings, samples and follow instructions to produce parts to specifications.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize best machining practices (i.e., feeds / speeds)
- Select appropriate machines and tooling to complete jobs in a timely manner
- Monitor output to ensure consistency with specifications
- Perform routine maintenance and repair minor issues on the equipment
- Follow all safety rules and regulations
- Lead and participate in a continuous improvement ideology, including improving procedures, quality, process flow and efficiency
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Machinist, preferably in a heavy manufacturing environment.
- High school diploma
- Apprenticeship or vocational training a must
- Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Great verbal and written skills
- Experience in using and editing Mastercam for programming
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals
- Outstanding mathematical skills and analytical abilities
- Ability to use precision tools to take accurate measurements
- Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items (50lbs)
- Operate 20T & 10T overhead bridge cranes in a safe manner
Benefits/Opportunities:
- Extended Health, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance & AD&D starts the 1st of the month following hire date.
- Pension after 3 months
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Events
- On-site parking
About Kadant
We are a global supplier of technologies and engineered systems that drive sustainable industrial processing. Our products and services play an integral role in enhancing efficiency, optimizing energy utilization, and maximizing productivity in process industries while helping our customers advance their sustainability initiatives with products that reduce waste or generate more yield with fewer inputs, particularly fiber, energy, and water. Our operations are comprised of three reportable operating segments, Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling.
We have a long and well-established history of developing, manufacturing, and servicing a range of products and equipment used in process industries such as paper, packaging, and tissue; wood products; mining; metals; food processing; and recycling and waste management, among others. Some of our businesses or their predecessor companies have been in operation for more than 100 years. Our diverse customer base includes global and regional industrial manufacturers and distributors who participate in the broader resource transformation sector. We believe we have one of the largest installed bases of equipment in the markets we serve around the globe.
Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts, USA, and our stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KAI. Kadant brand products and services are sold to industries worldwide through our subsidiaries located in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
Machinist
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview:
Are you ready to dive into the exciting and innovative world of Engineered Wood? Kadant Carmanah Design has a great opportunity within our shop (union) for a well-rounded individual as a Machinist?
Kadant Carmanah is recognized as a global leader of innovation in the design and manufacture of equipment in the Engineered Wood products industry and is the largest supplier of Stranders used in the production of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) and other wood-based composites.
The Role:
The Machinist will work closely with the Machine Shop Chargehand and Production Team and review drawings, samples and follow instructions to produce parts to specifications.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize best machining practices (i.e., feeds / speeds)
- Select appropriate machines and tooling to complete jobs in a timely manner
- Monitor output to ensure consistency with specifications
- Perform routine maintenance and repair minor issues on the equipment
- Follow all safety rules and regulations
- Lead and participate in a continuous improvement ideology, including improving procedures, quality, process flow and efficiency
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Machinist, preferably in a heavy manufacturing environment.
- High school diploma
- Apprenticeship or vocational training a must
- Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Great verbal and written skills
- Experience in using and editing Mastercam for programming
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals
- Outstanding mathematical skills and analytical abilities
- Ability to use precision tools to take accurate measurements
- Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items (50lbs)
- Operate 20T & 10T overhead bridge cranes in a safe manner
Benefits/Opportunities:
- Extended Health, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance & AD&D starts the 1st of the month following hire date.
- Pension after 3 months
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Events
- On-site parking
About Kadant
We are a global supplier of technologies and engineered systems that drive sustainable industrial processing. Our products and services play an integral role in enhancing efficiency, optimizing energy utilization, and maximizing productivity in process industries while helping our customers advance their sustainability initiatives with products that reduce waste or generate more yield with fewer inputs, particularly fiber, energy, and water. Our operations are comprised of three reportable operating segments, Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling.
We have a long and well-established history of developing, manufacturing, and servicing a range of products and equipment used in process industries such as paper, packaging, and tissue; wood products; mining; metals; food processing; and recycling and waste management, among others. Some of our businesses or their predecessor companies have been in operation for more than 100 years. Our diverse customer base includes global and regional industrial manufacturers and distributors who participate in the broader resource transformation sector. We believe we have one of the largest installed bases of equipment in the markets we serve around the globe.
Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts, USA, and our stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KAI. Kadant brand products and services are sold to industries worldwide through our subsidiaries located in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.