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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Machinist Technician

Precision Machining & ToolmakingPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeLincoln, NE, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical degree in Machine Tool or a related field is required.
  • The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • The role requires compliance with safety requirements, including engineering and manufacturing practices and procedures, standard operating procedures, and documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Build spare parts or details from prints or concepts.
  • Assist Toolmakers as required.
  • Train in die changeover, debug, and maintenance.
  • Participate in team activities to enhance continuous improvement.
  • Support and drive 6S efforts across the unit.
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with peers.
  • Maintain a safe work environment and good housekeeping practices.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience operating manual lathes and mills and interpreting blueprints.
  • Experience working in a tool room or manufacturing environment, preferably internship experience.

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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