Machinist

Perks & Benefits:

At KCF, we are committed to providing best-in-class benefits, engaging development opportunities, and powerful perks that are focused on bringing out the best in you.

Full-time benefits include:

• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance premiums
• Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
• Flexible work model for most positions, “work from home, work from anywhere”
• Competitive compensation & bonus opportunities
• Four weeks Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays "Flex" Holiday
• 401(K) with company match
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
• $500 annual wellness reimbursement
• Learning culture committed to growth and continuous development

Mission & Values:

KCF Technologies exists to solve the world's machine health problems to drive safety and sustainability for our communities. We empower industry to eradicate downtime, waste, and injuries with KCF's Machine Health Solutions Platform. Learn more at www.kcftech.com

Curious about what working at KCF is really like? Explore Life at KCF here! If you’re an A-player who wants to be part of one of the most important companies revitalizing machine health across the world, KCF is the place for you. If our values resonate with you, please keep reading!

Core Values:

Smarts: We are humbly aggressive lifelong learners.

Grit: We are scrappy, proactive problem solvers who don’t stop until the job is done.

Drive: We demonstrate an insatiable hunger to serve others.

Responsibility: We do the right thing and contribute to the greater good.

Autonomy: We own our work and define how we do it, while aligned with the greater mission.

We are currently seeking a Machinist to join our growing team in State College, PA! As a Machinist on the KCF Team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a collaborative team of hardware and production experts. Since we design and build all of our hardware right here in State College, PA, this role must be willing to work in person at our State College office with the ability to commute to our Bellefonte, PA location as needed as well.

Essential Functions:

• Perform work with shop equipment including lathe, mills, grinders and measuring tools
• Interpret drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions
• Translate CAM designs to machined parts (CNC)
• Develop a plan of action to manufacture parts according to specifications
• Measure and mark raw materials needed to manufacture parts
• Monitor the production process and intervene when problems arise
• Take precise measurements and make calculations on a daily basis
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during the manufacturing process
• Short-run production of KCF mechanical hardware
• Design and construct electrical and mechanical laboratory test equipment
• Maintain shop equipment and cleanliness of shop area
• Promote a culture of workplace safety to reduce the risk of workplace accidents
• Mechanical maintenance and operation of building components as required by KCF
• Build assemblies for production fixtures and assist with other production and hardware assemblies as assigned by supervisor
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and other KCF leadership staff

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or Trade/Vocational Certificate or equivalent job experience
• At least 10 years of applicable machining experience
• Strong mathematics, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of electrical and wiring principles
• Experience working with precision machining equipment
• Experience with broad application of principles, theories, concepts, techniques, plus a working knowledge of other related fields
• Valid U.S Driver’s License with ability to travel between KCF’s State College and Bellefonte Offices as needed
• Understanding of health and safety regulations

Work Environment & Conditions:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time
• Must be able to lift or carry up to 25 pounds in weight
• Position may require bending, leaning, balancing, and crouching
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency

At KCF Technologies, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The only things we require for employment, compensation, advancement and benefits are performance and a good team attitude. No one will be denied opportunities or benefits, and no employment decisions will be made, on the basis of race, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, protected veteran status, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, possession of a general education development certificate (“GED”) as compared to a high school diploma, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state laws. KCF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which KCF has facilities.