Secondary Operations

Overview

5280 Main St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM

At Kurt Machining our employee experience and ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges set us apart. We provide precision CNC-machining services utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality, and automation technology. Since 1946 we have delivered innovative solutions to the world’s most demanding customers and industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, oil and energy. Take a virtual tour of our Machining Division by clicking here!

At Kurt Manufacturing, we’re looking for a hands-on, reliable team member to join our Secondary Operations team. This role supports our machinists and assemblers by keeping parts moving, maintaining quality, and ensuring the production floor runs smoothly.

We’re looking for someone with a good attitude, strong teamwork, and a willingness to learn. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, reliable, communicates well, stays productive throughout the day, and takes pride in contributing to a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Shift /

Hours:

1st Shift Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m.

Compensation: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $19.67 to $26.22 per hour. The exact rate may depend on your skills, experience, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

• Sorts and counts parts and materials.
• Examines parts and materials for defects.
• Feeds, loads, or removes parts from machines.
• Loads, and unloads racks, baskets, skids, dollies, and conveyors.
• Moves or carries parts, materials, and equipment.
• Files, trims, saws, buffs, drills, and/or deburrs parts.
• Wraps and unwraps parts, tools, and equipment.
• Marks identifying information on parts and materials.
• Places, positions, clamps, or holds parts and materials during assembly, installations, or machining.
• Lubricates and cleans parts, assemblies, and equipment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 1 month of related experience
• Preferred: 3+ months of related experience
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes or basic hand tools
• Someone who naturally stays productive, focused, and takes initiative

• Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date.
• Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program

• Manufacturing floor environment
• Exposure to machinery, noise, and moving equipment
• PPE required (safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection as needed)
• Fast-paced, team-oriented, and safety-driven environment
• Training Provided:
  We provide hands-on, on-the-job training for all tools, procedures, and equipment used in the Secondary Operations area. No manufacturing experience? If you’re reliable and willing to learn, we will train you.

This role is an excellent first step into manufacturing. Successful team members may grow into:

• Machine Operator
• CNC Operator (Lathe or Mill)
• Assembly Technician
• Other areas within production and operations

We promote from within and support cross-training and skill development.

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating
:
Medium work. Work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

• Reach by extending hands and arms
• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
• Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)

The worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):

• Stoop by bending body downward and…