Secondary Operations

About the role

Assist workers engaged in fabricating, assembling, installing, and processing materials, parts, and assemblies by performing any combination of the following tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sort and count parts and materials
• Examine parts and materials for defects
• Feed, load, or remove parts from machines
• Load and unload racks, baskets, skids, dollies, and conveyors
• Move or carry parts, materials, and equipment
• File, trim, saw, buff, drill, and/or deburr parts
• Wrap and unwrap parts, tools, and equipment
• Mark identifying information on parts and materials
• Place, position, clamp, or hold parts and materials during assembly, installation, or machining
• Lubricate and clean parts, assemblies, and equipment

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 1 month of related experience (3 months preferred)

Physical Demands

The following factors outline general physical demands for this role. Specific requirements may vary based on individual work responsibilities.

• Strength Level: Medium work, involving exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Frequent activities (1/3 to 2/3 of the time):
  • Reach by extending hands and arms
  • Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands
  • Pick, pinch, or work primarily with fingers
  • Near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
  • Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)
• Occasional activities (up to 1/3 of the time):
  • Stoop by bending body downward and forward
  • Kneel by bending legs at knees
  • Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
  • Perceive attributes of objects (size, shape, temperature, or texture) by touch
  • Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus

About Us

Kurt Hydraulics, a 100% employee-owned division of Kurt Manufacturing, produces hydraulic couplings and hoses for industries including agriculture, construction, petrochemical, and marine. With over 35 years of experience, we deliver SAE-specification products from USA-based manufacturing facilities in Lyman, NE, and Pueblo, CO. Employees have opportunities to advance their knowledge in hydraulic couplings, hose, machining, automation, and quality control.

Our culture is built on employee ownership, passion, and a commitment to delivering perfection. We never settle for "good enough" and strive for excellence in everything we do.