General Laborer

Position Summary

The General Laborer is a vital support role responsible for assisting in all aspects of the facilities operations. This includes hands-on tasks such as deburring and finishing precision machined parts, operating material handling equipment (like forklifts and manual bandsaws), and executing general labor duties. Key functions span shop cleanliness and organization, basic preventative maintenance, inventory support (staging materials, counting parts, organizing racks), and providing logistical support, including local customer deliveries. The role requires a strong commitment to safety and contributes directly to maintaining an efficient and orderly production environment.

Benefits for full time employees

• Competitive pay with annual wage evaluations
• Continuous performance feedback
• Profit sharing program
• 401(k) including up to a 4% match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Minimum 3 weeks of PTO
• 10 paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Perform customer deliveries
• Removes burrs of excess metal from and reduces sharp surfaces of precision machined parts
• Must be able to recognize and use hand tools such as a file, tri-blade, drill, etc
• Operation of manual bandsaw
• Identifying critical toleranced surfaces and to estimate material lengths for saw cutting from engineering blueprints
• Loads and unloads materials, parts, or products onto or from pallets, skids, conveyors, or trucks
• Removes metal chips and shavings from surfaces of machines and wipes surfaces of machines to remove excess oil and cleans around work areas
• Operate a forklift as necessary
• Perform custodial duties as needed in the shop and offices
• Assist with inventory control tasks, including performing physical counts and organizing raw material storage racks
• Properly stage materials for upcoming jobs and remove remnants for storage or disposal
• Assist in the daily organization and cleanup of the shop floor to maintain a safe and orderly work environment
• Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks on shop equipment, such as checking and refilling coolant/oil levels and reporting required repairs
• Assist in counting and verifying quantities of parts for work orders and shipments

Additional Duties

• As assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and respect of shop safety
• Able to perform physically demanding work, able to lift up to 40lbs. without restrictions
• Knowledge and ability to read basic measuring tools
• Operation of forklift and overhead crane
• Wearing of safety glasses and steel toe shoes

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• One to three months of related experience and/or training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have a PA driver’s license
• Good candidates should have some prior vocational/ technical training and skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

ork Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Work is generally performed in a climate controlled environment
• May be required to be in one place for extended periods of time
• Will be required to work with other employees frequently
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Exposure to moderate noise levels, metal shavings, and industrial oils/coolants
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods

What You’ll Love About Us

Here at Kiski Precision we have built our business around providing the ultimate customer experience. The sense of accomplishment that comes from knowing our customers are satisfied is our key motivation and what drives our success and keeps our customers coming back. The secret to that model is our employees, and we pride ourselves in our vast collection of knowledge and application expertise on our team. Our people and our dedication to customer service are what have enabled our achievements and we strive to share that success back with our employees. Through tools like our profit-sharing program and our health benefit plans, we are focused on rewarding results and ensuring employee well-being. As we look to the future our commitment to top-notch talent remains paramount. If you’re interested in joining our growing team, apply today.

Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with the organization and does not create a contract of employment.

Must be authorized to work in the US currently and in the future without employer sponsorship.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran or disability status.

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