At Kurtz Family of Companies - WE MAKE THE GOOD EARTH BETTER. Family owned and operated for 75 years, we pride ourselves in WASTE TO REUSE, and keeping our environment GREEN.  We are looking for highly motivated, outgoing individuals to join our Kurtz family, where you are more than just a number, you are truly a member of the family.


With nine businesses making up our family, ranging from landscape supply, construction services, stormwater management to wastewater treatment (??).  Our family services the entire United States with over 25 locations in 9 states and almost 500 employees.
MKB Company is a leading provider of products and services in the environmental control market. Our products are used in perimeter control, sediment management, erosion control and pollution control markets. Our employees take pride in the company’s strong family tradition, history of growth and innovative approach to problem solving in the “green industry”.   Visit us at https://www.mkbcompany.com/ to learn more about what we do!


We are currently looking for candidates who are highly motivated and eager to learn to join our growing team. This role will be responsible for manufacturing various innovative stormwater erosion control products.  Position will be expected to effectively produce high quality products through the use of machine and equipment operation
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This position is for Machine Maintenance.  Pay is dependent on previous experience. 
Job Description:

• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
• Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.
• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.
• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
• Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
• Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
• Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic math skills
• Safely operate hand and power tools
• Understand machine operations
• Ability to trouble-shoot machines
• Ability to learn and adapt to growing and changing product lines
• Demonstrate a mechanical aptitude
• Willing to learn and grow
• Attention to detail including quality and production schedules

Positions are full time with benefits! 

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits available, such as accident insurance 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.


MKB Company is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 216-986-7000. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

MKB Company was founded on the principle of innovation and continuous change. Founded in 2013 to bring those game changing ideas to the sediment and erosion control market. At MKB Company we bring a different perspective to the manufacturer’s role.

Through producing consistently high-quality products, unrivaled logistical support, rapid order turnaround, and innovative products that produce better implementation processes and results, MKB Company is ready and willing to push forward the standards and expectations of the sediment and erosion control market.  Our commitment to quality, consistency, and innovation at MKB Company is the core to our principles of supporting our customers and distribution networks with quality product, quality service, and unique solutions.

MKB Company supports these principles from 5 manufacturing locations across the US with dedicated logistics, and quality control. Our 5 facilities have state of the art manufacturing equipment and processes that are the benchmark for not just the compost filter sock industry but all products we produce. MKB Company is ready, MKB is innovation simplified.