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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Production Operator - Stamping, Molding

Machine & Process OperationPosted on Nov 3
Full-timeLittle Falls, MN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing, production, machine-operation, or similar hands-on environment is required.
  • Ability to follow written work instructions, procedures, and safety requirements is required.
  • Basic math and measurement skills are required.
  • Ability to identify quality issues and communicate concerns to appropriate team members is required.
  • Ability to work safely around manufacturing machinery and equipment is required.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive manufacturing tasks throughout the shift is required.
  • Ability to lift and move materials as required by the position and site guidelines is required.

Responsibilities

  • Operate production equipment and machinery according to established work instructions, procedures, and safety requirements.
  • Load raw materials and components, start and monitor equipment, and perform routine machine adjustments within established guidelines.
  • Inspect finished and in-process products to identify defects and ensure products meet quality and dimensional requirements.
  • Use basic inspection and measurement equipment as required by the manufacturing process.
  • Complete production records, traceability documentation, and other required paperwork accurately.
  • Monitor equipment and processes for abnormalities and escalate quality, equipment, or production concerns to the appropriate Lead, Technician, Quality, or Engineering partner.
  • Perform routine equipment and work-area activities such as cleaning, material handling, basic troubleshooting, and preventative operator checks.
  • Follow all safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work area.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities, including 5S, waste reduction, productivity improvements, and process improvements.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to meet production, quality, delivery, and safety objectives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience operating molding, stamping, press, or other automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, connector, or other high-precision manufacturing environments.
  • Experience using calipers, micrometers, gauges, or other inspection and measurement tools.
  • Experience performing basic machine setup, changeovers, adjustments, or troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems, traceability requirements, and controlled work instructions.
  • Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment and participating in 5S, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement activities.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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