New

Machine Operator - Flex Team

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Kansas, Wichita
Jul 18, 2025
Your Job In this engaging role, you will leverage your machine operator skills while also applying and expanding your welding expertise with GMAW and GTAW processes to become a key contributor at Koch-Glitsch. You'll maintain smooth shop operations by ensuring a clean workspace and interpreting intricate blueprints. Enjoy the variety and challenge of cross-training in different areas of the shop while supporting our mission to meet customer and company goals. Safety is of utmost importance, and you'll ensure every process is executed with proper safety controls and PPE. If you're experienced in the production of mass transfer and mist elimination equipment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. First Shift: Monday - Friday Our Team Koch-Glitsch is a global leader in developing, engineering, designing, and manufacturing a complete line of mass transfer and phase separation technology equipment and associated services for the chemical, petrochemical, refining, and gas processing industries. What You Will Do Operate production equipment such as press brakes, Structured Packing Equipment, lasers, shears, punch presses, and Fiberbed winders. Perform welding with GMAW and GTAW processes Actively participate in the Koch-Glitsch safety program Maintain a clean shop and work area Read and interpret blueprints and technical details Cross-train in different areas of the shop as required Provide production and support to meet customer and company goals Ensure all processes are carried out with appropriate safety controls and PPE Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Willingness to work overtime during peak periods on short notice. Experience in operating various pieces of production equipment Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and technical details Working knowledge of both standard and metric tape measures Physical Requirements/Other Considerations Ability to squat, bend and lift up to 50 lbs Ability to stand and work a 10-hour shift in a non-climate controlled manufacturing environment What Will Put You Ahead Experience in Structured Packing Operations Experience in Fiberbed operations Experience in Mesh Grid operations Technical School Welding Certificate/previous on the job welding experience Advanced experience in operating production equipment At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Koch-Glitsch keeps our customers' operations running with a wide range of innovative products and solutions serving the refining, chemical and petrochemical industries. As a full-service provider of mass transfer, mist elimination and phase separation equipment, we handle everything from design and fabrication to delivery and installation. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).