Job Opportunities

Relationships matter at KSM Industries.

Careers & Culture

We value our long-standing relationships with loyal customers and employees alike. We have employees who have been with us for forty-plus years and some of our customers have been with us since the very beginning in the early 1970s.

We care about our people and offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package. Employees are paid weekly and receive 2 paid breaks per shift, safety shoe and glass allowances are also provided. We offer tuition reimbursement and a 401k program with 50% company match up to 6%.

Paid Time Off

New hires are eligible for paid time off after 60 days and continue to accrue vacation based on years of service up to a maximum of 4 weeks. In addition, we offer 10 paid holidays and 2 paid personal days which are available to be used in 1-hour increments.

Insurance Benefits

KSM provides a full insurance package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. We also provide company paid short term disability and employees are eligible for these programs following 60 days of employment.

KSM is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to hr@ksmindustries.com or call HR at 262-251-9510 to let us know the nature of your request.

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Open Positions

Welding Applications:

Provide leadership and oversight with regards to all welding equipment and operations which includes the implementation of manual, robotic and laser welding processes and procedures. This position will also perform engineering assignments relative to the collaborative development and design of tools, dies, fixtures and jigs for welding applications. Duties include analyzing operational requirements, designs, dimensions, materials and specifications regarding tooling and fixture decisions for all robotic and manual welding processes and support for KSM welding associates on quality and productivity improvements. Knowledge of Solid works preferred as additionally this position may work with the design team and estimating in preparation of drawings, cost estimates, etc.

Robotics Applications:

This position would be actively involved in expanding the company’s efforts with regards to identification and implementation of automated welding solutions, including project reviews and equipment selection. Once procured, this person will also lead and support the programming activities by demonstrating the ability to organize and formulate programs for weld robots and “cobots”. This role could expand into other automation applications as well.

For complete job description contact HR.

Duties include: Set up and operate and maintain Robotic Weld Cell, including setup of fixtures, basic operator preventive and curative maintenance on robotic systems and components, and maintaining safe and efficient operations to consistently drive efficiencies and high-quality parts. Capable to set up and weld GMAW in mild steel, (stainless and aluminum alloys a plus); ability to read and interpret customers prints, follow work instructions, and perform basic measurements. Work includes robotic welding of both small and large sized weldments including use of fixtures. The Robotic welder will work with the welding engineering and robotics team to ensure programs are running smoothly and efficiently. Ability to certify to AWS and ASME specs. Familiarity with Genesis systems/Fanuc and/or Miller/Panasonic Robots and programming capability a plus.

Must be familiar with manual powder painting applications and coverage techniques to achieve even coating weights as required by customers specs. This position may include conveyor line (continuous) painting, with color changes using pot fed guns, while other members of team load, mask, unload, stack & wrap finished parts, as well as batch system for larger items. As a batch painter, you will be expected to properly clean with manual pressure washer, dry (in oven), mask from paint, required areas, per customer drawings, coat by applying powder using box fed guns, bake to cure in batch oven. Maintain, clean and change over paint equipment, hoses, guns, feeder pumps for maximum efficiency. KSM uses state of the art Nordson and Gema powder equipment. Print reading a plus.

Rotational duties include but not limited to: Mask parts, load/unload line, opportunity to learn powder coating techniques, assist in department as required. Powder coating experience helpful.

Duties include:

Ability to set up and operate manual welding equipment, interpret blueprints, ensure quality control, and work together with team members to meet production goals. Primarily MIG welding on mild steel from 20 gauge up to 1/4-inch thickness. Stainless and aluminum welding competency a bonus. You’ll also be responsible for basic machine maintenance, optimizing welding sequences, following standard work, and performing one over one inspection with fellow welders. Use of precision and conventional measuring tools is required, in addition to following all safety rules and safe working practices.

As an Inspector/Technician at KSM, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of customer parts manufactured by the company. This position involves performing visual and manual inspection duties using standardized methods, procedures and precision measuring instruments (InspecVision optical comparator or Faro Arm) For complete job description contact HR.

KSM offers a competitive salary and benefit package including 401(k) with 50% match, health, dental, life, and disability insurance.

KSM is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to:

HR@KSMINDUSTRIES.COM or call HR at 262-251-9510 to let us know the nature of your request.