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Kadant INC
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CNC Machinist - First Shift
Lebanon, Ohio
unspecified Salary not disclosedCNC Machinist - First Shift Lebanon, Ohio Overview KADANT BLACK CLAWSON LLC is an established leader in equipment and systems for the international pulp and paper process industries. For 150 years, we've helped our customers reduce their input costs and improve efficiency through innovative products and technologies. Our sustainability efforts have been nationally recognized, and Kadant is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange (KAI). Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Lebanon, OH, where we design and manufacture our products for customers across the globe. We currently seek to fill the role of CNC Machinist - First Shift (M-TH or T-F 6 AM to 4:15 PM) to machine component parts to pre-determined dimensions and tolerances while staying within assigned router hours, all while advancing KBC's mission of being a forward-thinking, collaborative, and ethical business. Responsibilities Sets up, adjusts, and efficiently operates CNC machine tools to perform diversified and difficult operations requiring close/exact tolerances on products with various dimensions and unusual contours and finish specifications. Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials into machine. Maintains and inspects cutting tools for sharpness and usability. Calculates and sets controls and programming to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut. Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls as required. Basic programming skills. Cleans and maintains machine, tooling, and parts to ensure that equipment is in optimal production condition. Maintains and edits
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CNC Machinist - Second Shift
Lebanon, Ohio
unspecified Salary not disclosedCNC Machinist - Second Shift Lebanon, Ohio Overview KADANT BLACK CLAWSON LLC is an established leader in equipment and systems for the international pulp and paper process industries. For 150 years, we've helped our customers reduce their input costs and improve efficiency through innovative products and technologies. Our sustainability efforts have been nationally recognized, and Kadant is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange (KAI). Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Lebanon, OH, where we design and manufacture our products for customers across the globe. We currently seek to fill the role of CNC Machinist - First Shift to machine component parts to pre-determined dimensions and tolerances while staying within assigned router hours, all while advancing KBC's mission of being a forward-thinking, collaborative, and ethical business. Responsibilities Sets up, adjusts, and efficiently operates CNC machine tools to perform diversified and difficult operations requiring close/exact tolerances on products with various dimensions and unusual contours and finish specifications. Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials into machine. Maintains and inspects cutting tools for sharpness and usability. Calculates and sets controls and programming to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut. Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls as required. Basic programming skills. Cleans and maintains machine, tooling, and parts to ensure that equipment is in optimal production condition. Maintains and edits CNC programs to fine tune process for optimum
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Field Foreman, Corrugated Packaging
Three Rivers, Michigan
unspecified Salary not disclosedField Foreman, Corrugated Packaging Three Rivers, Michigan Overview Kadant Johnson is seeking a results-driven, customer focused, and hands-on colleague with strong pipefitting and welding experience to join our team as a Field Foreman. This role combines field expertise with leadership responsibilities, overseeing installations, troubleshooting, and contractor management while ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently. The position is based out of Three Rivers, Michigan. Responsibilities Lead and perform pipefitting and welding on steam, condensate, water, and air systems in corrugating packaging plants Read, interpret, and work from P&IDs, drawings, and technical specifications Manage and coordinate third party contractors and ensure work meets Kadant Johnson and customer standards Support equipment installs, modifications, and troubleshooting on corrugator systems Provide accurate measurements, sketches, and documentation of system changes Work closely with engineering, service, and project management teams to ensure project success Maintain safety, quality, and performance standards while managing field operations Assist with developing scope of work, preparation of proposals, and supporting customer needs Qualifications The preferred candidate for this position will have a minimum of ten years working in the corrugated packaging industry at a box plant or for a contractor/supplier that supports the corrugated packaging industry, have millwright or pipefitter experience, and be willing and able to travel up to 50-75% of the time including short notice trips, weekends, and occasional holidays based on customer needs. The successful candidate will have in-depth mechanical knowledge of corrugator equipment, be able to identify problems and opportunities, have the ability to work independently, communicate
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Ceramic Blade Maker
Auburn, Massachusetts
unspecified Salary not disclosedCeramic Blade Maker Auburn, Massachusetts Overview This position will set up and operate a precision automatic ceramic grinding machine. They will produce items from various materials to blue print, sketches and work instructions. They will perform all blade processing operations in ceramic and other blade departments. Responsibilities Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities: Work independently in planning, layout, setting up and operating the precision automatic ceramic blade grinder. Responsible for producing product with specification and applicable procedures/work instructions. Perform basic machine maintenance. Perform all processing operations in ceramic and other blade departments, including but not limited to beveling, honing, grinding, punching, cutoff, packaging and assembly of product. Participate in development of processes to enable production of unique and undocumented processes. Maintain a clean, organized and efficient work area. Fully responsible for the quality of their own work. Comply with all company safety policies, procedures and practices. Must be a team player and participate in efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Work overtime as required. Perform other duties as assigned. *** This position includes the opportunity to travel to Germany with other company employees to receive hands on training from the original equipment manufacturer on newly purchased equipment. This company paid trip will provide valuable experience and technical knowledge essential to the role*** Who is Kadant Solutions Division? Kadant Solutions, based in Auburn, Massachusetts, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of doctoring, cleaning, filtration, and forming systems and related consumables used in process industries worldwide including construction roofing materials, food processing, metals processing,
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Cut-off Operator/ Material Stockroom Associate
Auburn, Massachusetts
unspecified Salary not disclosedCut-off Operator/ Material Stockroom Associate Auburn, Massachusetts Overview Will set up and operate sawing machines. Produce items from various materials to blue print, sketches and work instructions. Maintain raw material storage area and keep inventory under control. Responsibilities Works independently in planning, layout, setting up and operating the sawing machines. Produce items from various materials to blueprints, sketches and work instructions. Maintain raw material storage area and keep inventory under control. Pull and return raw materials as required. Responsible for producing product within specification and applicable procedures/work instructions. Perform basic machine maintenance and blade replacement. Maintains a clean, organized and efficient work area. Fully responsible for the quality of their own work. Comply with all company safety policies, procedures and practices. Must be a team player and participate in efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Works overtime as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Who is Kadant Solutions Division? Kadant Solutions, based in Auburn, Massachusetts, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of doctoring, cleaning, filtration, and forming systems and related consumables used in process industries worldwide including construction roofing materials, food processing, metals processing, nonwovens, pulp and paper, textiles and fibers, and tissue. Why consider joining the Kadant team? Kadant is named as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek Kadant was named as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek Kadant was named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies in 2023.and 2024.e 100% of Kadant's energy comes from renewable sources.
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Machine Operator - Second Shift
Lebanon, Ohio
unspecified Salary not disclosedMachine Operator - Second Shift Lebanon, Ohio Overview KADANT BLACK CLAWSON LLC is an established leader in equipment and systems for the international pulp and paper process industries. For 150 years, we've helped our customers reduce their input costs and improve efficiency through innovative products and technologies. Our sustainability efforts have been nationally recognized, and Kadant is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange (KAI). Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Lebanon, OH, where we design and manufacture our products for customers across the globe. We currently seek to fill the role of Machine Operator on second shift (M-TH 4:15 PM to 2:45 AM) to accurately operate various production machines, such as waterjet, gang drills, u-clip cutter, wave machine, shear, and punch press, all whie advancing KBC's mission of being a forward-thinking, collaborative, and ethical business. This position is also eligible for a 20% shift differential! Responsibilities Accurately processes parts following blueprints and other written and verbal specifications, while meeting scheduled router hours. Sets up, adjusts, and efficiently operates machine tools to perform operations requiring close/exact tolerances on products with various dimensions and finish specifications. Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials into machine. Maintains and inspects cutting tools for sharpness and usability. Calculates and sets controls and programming to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, and coolant flow. Starts and observes machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance processing and adjusts machine controls as required. Cleans and maintains machine tooling and