Our precisions gear manufacturing company is located in the heart of America at Dodge City, Kansas. We've specialized in manufacturing gear, gearbox, and other precision machined parts since 1946. Our employees are what keep our company operating - "Quality People, Quality Products." Job Title: Engineer Location: Dodge City, KS Company: Curtis Machine Company About Us Curtis Machine Company is a trusted manufacturer of precision gears and custom machining solutions. We pride ourselves on quality, reliability, and innovation-and we're looking for an Engineer to join our team and help us continue driving excellence. Position Overview The Engineer will play a key role in supporting design, manufacturing, and process improvement activities. This position works closely with production, quality, and leadership teams to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities • Develop, review, and improve manufacturing processes for gear and machined components. • Provide engineering support to production, including troubleshooting equipment, processes, and part quality. • Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation. • Collaborate with Quality and Operations on root cause analysis (RCA) for customer claims. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce scrap. • Support cross-training and knowledge-sharing efforts across teams. • Assist in new product development and prototype builds. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience). • 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (gear/metalworking industry preferred). • Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar). • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Knowledge of GD&T, machining processes, and quality systems. • Effective communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma tools. • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. • Hands-on experience with CNC machining and tooling selection. What We Offer • Competitive pay and benefits package. • Opportunities for professional development and training. • Supportive team environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation. • The chance to make a real impact in a growing company.
See More Details >>Job Brief If you have heavy industrial mechanical maintenance experience, check out this opportunity to join our team! Sunflower is a generation and transmission utility seeking an Operator Technician Mechanic in Dodge City, Kansas! An Operator Technician Mechanic operates, maintains, and repairs low or high-pressure boilers, turbine-generators, combustion turbines, and other generation station equipment. By maintaining generation related mechanical components and equipment, you'll be helping provide reliable and affordable energy to residents of Kansas. Opportunities: • Apply your mechanical maintenance skills and gain additional experience in mechanical maintenance to further your career. • Work in a positive team environment. • Enhance your knowledge of power plant principles, practices, and systems. • Enjoy the wonderful benefits Sunflower has to offer including low health insurance premiums and a company-funded pension. Qualifications: • Two year post high school education in mechanical maintenance and two years heavy industrial mechanical maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Proficient troubleshooting, repair, and resolution skills using sound mechanical aptitude, practices, methods, and procedures. • Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selections System (POSS) test and the Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) test. • Able to work overtime, both scheduled and/or unscheduled. Able to respond and report to work during off hours in emergency situations. Able to work rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends. Refer to the Responsibility Outline and Physical and Mental Requirements for a full list of qualifications: Operator Technician Mechanic Responsibility Outline EEI Testing: We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage candidates to review all the information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests, available here: EEI Practice Tests Practice tests provide sample questions and detailed discussions of the correct answers. It's important to take the practice test as you would the actual one, with similar intensity and concentration. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer. Note: EEI does not allow access to the actual tests. Testing sessions are held at various locations. Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
See More Details >>Your Job Koch Ag & Energy Services is seeking a Process Control Engineer to join our Dodge City, Kansas, Koch Fertilizer plant! This position is open to individuals based in Wichita, KS. The selected candidate will primarily work from the Koch office in Wichita but will initially need to travel to Dodge City 50-75% of the time to provide onsite support. As relationships are established and familiarity with processes grows, we anticipate travel requirements will decrease to approximately 25%, as onsite support becomes less frequent. Our Team Reporting into Process Controls Leader and partnering with the Central Plains Nitrogen (CPN) Process Control Engineers, this Process Control Engineer will support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the company's fleet of fertilizer plants. The key focus for the organization is to develop and improve process control performance, requiring close collaboration with plant staff and support capabilities. Our Benefits Package Includes: • Bonus eligible • Relocation options available • Flexible schedule options • Automatic 401K company contribution along with competitive match program What You Will Do • Monitor and improve plant's process control and safety system performance. • Identify process control optimization opportunities and advanced control opportunities that align with Koch's business goals for our operating plants. • Ensure Functional Safety requirements are followed, and Safety Instrumented System (SIS) performance meets our design specifications. • Maintain Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control narratives, instrument and valve data sheets and other process safety information as it pertains to process controls. • Work with Operators to review control performance, troubleshoot issues and lead technical investigations related to process controls. • Be able to work in the field as needed to access and inspect instrumentation and control equipment. • Work with Process Engineers and Field Technicians to troubleshoot instrumentation, process control, and plant performance problems. • Develop implementation plans to drive control performance improvements. • Collaborate with project engineering, plant operations and maintenance, reliability and other capabilities on larger projects and initiatives. • Comply with all site and fleet requirements on stewardship and personnel safety. • Travel 10-15% Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) • Experience with Process Control Engineering concepts and equipment, and a minimum • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (i.e.: Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) OR 1 or more years of relevant industry or military experience What Will Put You Ahead • Experience implementing regulatory control schemes and DCS or PLC configuration. • Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems and Functional Safety. • Experience troubleshooting, revising, and optimizing existing control schemes. • Loop tuning and control loop performance improvement experience. • Experience in the fertilizer industry with Manufacturing processes, or experience in refining and major petrochemical operations. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
See More Details >>Becoming a mechanical tradesperson in Dodge City, KS, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 mechanical engineers nationwide, with projections indicating a 11% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices earn an average of $603.67 per week in Dodge City, with a potential annual salary of approximately $31,000 for experienced professionals. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring mechanical tradespeople find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
