Our customers are some of the largest, most respected companies in the world. They seek us out because we are persistent, passionate, skilled, creative. We solve important problems that have never been solved before. We make our competition jealous. Taking ownership is woven into the fabric of everything we do.  Ownership sets us apart.

What makes Kurt Manufacturing a great place to work

At Kurt, employees own 100% of our company. We control our destiny and make important things happen every single day. We know we can achieve more by working as a team. And when one of us wins, we all win through the profits in our employee stock ownership plan.

What is Kurt Manufacturing's culture like

We believe that proactive care and cost-effective managing of air, water, and land resources is essential to our success. We will provide a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and the surrounding communities by minimizing the amount of waste we generate and ensuring safe responsible disposal of waste. We support a number of nonprofits and match employee donations.  

What Kurt Manufacturing does to give back to the community

Kurt's CEO and all managers are approachable with an open door policy.  Our president wants to know what you think and spends time with employees to find out.

What Kurt Manufacturing employees think about their CEO

Kinetic sells a complete line of bicycle trainers and accessories; including the Rock And Roll, the world's only free-moving stationary trainer. Kinetic is a division of Kurt Manufacturing, a manufacturing company providing highest quality precision engineered parts to the aviation, automotive and computer chip industries. Kinetic designs, manufactures, and distributes the world's only leak-proof cycling trainer with an unconditional lifetime warranty. Kinetic trainers provide the most realistic ride experience currently available from a trainer today.

President/Chief Executive Officer

President and CEO

Why Do You Enjoy Working at Kurt?

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kurt helps businesses succeed through best-quality contract machining, aluminum die casting, screw machining and custom product solutions. Kurt’s unparalleled engineering expertise and legacy of excellence come together to produce best-in-class products.

100% employee-owned and operating over 500,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities, Kurt is a bright beacon in manufacturing. With over 500 non-unionized workers, we’re positioned to be a leading employer for years to come.

Computer Numerical Controller Machinist

CNC Machinist II (2nd Shift)

Kurt Manufacturing is seeking a CNC Machinist II - Milling to join our team at our Machining Division. The CNC Machinist II is responsible for setting up, adjusting, and operating numerically controlled machine tools. This role involves performing a series of progressive machining operations on repetitive workpieces, ensuring close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications.
 
2nd Shift: 4:30 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. Monday - Thursday; 2:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Friday
 
Shift Differential: Second shift employees are eligible for a 20% shift differential.
 
Compensation
 
The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $29.00 to $37.00. The exact rate may be based on a combination of factors, including knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.
 
Essential Functions
 
Work from programming instructions, operational data and machine set up instructions defining and coding tool arrangements, material clamping methods, machine calibrations and console settings.
 
Check parts for conformance to specifications.
 
Operators may be required to run more than one unit simultaneously
 
Requires a broad knowledge of machining techniques and familiarity with CNC operational procedures.
 
Other Duties
 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.
 
Required
 
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
 
3 years of related experience
 
Ability to perform metric conversions
 
Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and routings
 
Preferred
 
Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
 
4 or more years of related experience
 
Benefits
 
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)
 
Paid Parental Leave
 
Paid Bereavement Leave
 
Paid Time Off
 
Paid Holidays
 
Employee Assistance Program
 
Physical Demand Factors
 
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.
 
A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):
 
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 forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
 
Kneel by bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s)
 
Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
 
Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch
 
Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear
 
Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus
 
Identify and distinguish colors

Kurt Manufacturing benefits

What benefits does Kurt Manufacturing provide to employees?