Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities


Relationships matter at KSM Industries.

KSM 50th Anniversary Employee Team
50th Anniversary Celebration Picnic

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.

View open positions below.

Open Positions

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.

Work with machine operators, lead people and supervisors to coordinate the moving of customers parts throughout our 145,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility using hand-trucks, forklifts or battery powered lifts as needed to coordinate with production needs, also utilizing our shop wide software system. This position may assist with receiving, loading/unloading of material as needed. Must be able to be forklift licensed. Computer usage / ERP system familiarity helpful.

Duties include:

Associates to work primarily in the laser nest picking operation.  Able to review documentation, work as a team to pick multiple parts of varying weights up to 80 pounds with magnetic lift assist hoist. Ability to perform drill and tap operations, hardware component insertion, machine load/unload, shearing machine operation, sheet metal rolling, and assist in department as required. Print reading a plus.

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.

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