Manufacturing

Position Summary: 

This role is responsible for providing technical foundry expertise and oversight for the foundry operation at OS Kelly. This foundry is located in Springfield, Ohio. This is a full-time on-site role. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for gray iron, no-bake foundry processes, including sand, core making, molding, melting, pouring, blasting and sand reclamation.

• Establish and implement documented process procedures for the manufacture of gray iron piano plates, and auxiliary equipment.

• Lead continuous improvement activities in the foundry to reduce scrap and rework, improve productivity, deliver costs savings, address safety concerns, and improve overall piano plate quality.

• Actively manage existing patterns and review the latest pattern construction technology for incorporation into the design and specification of patterns under repair or construction. 

• Keep pattern shop facilities up to date to accommodate new processes to improve plate quality.

• Project manager for small to medium size process equipment and facilities projects, and continuous improvement activities.

• Direct troubleshooting and preventative maintenance activities, and ensure all work completed by maintenance personnel and contractors in the foundry is done in a safe and efficient manner.

• Foster a team environment, and work with production personnel to ensure the facility and equipment are operating safely and efficiently, and uptime of equipment is improved.

• Effectively plan and implement shutdown activities in July and December.

• Remain knowledgeable of changes, trends and technology in the foundry and metal finishing industry. 

Requirements, Qualifications, education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent

• Training and/or experience working in a foundry environment

• Minimum of 1-2 years of process engineering experience in a foundry environment

• Understanding of no bake process

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical instructions, and operations manuals

• Strong leadership and communication skills, and ability to work independently

• Proficiency with MS Office applications, and CAD design software 

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Position Summary: 

Steinway & Sons is seeking an experienced Manager for our Maintenance Department at our factory location. This role is responsible for but not limited to maintaining production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment as well as supervising staff.

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversee upkeep and maintenance needs of the office and factory space

• Oversee the industrial repair and assessment of production equipment, materials, and labor. 

• Create and implement preventative maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment. Designate work assignments to internal maintenance and external contractors and ensure jobs are completed to high standards and that all equipment and tools are well maintained to meet production needs.

• Proactively seeks out waste of resources and initiates actions to improve methods and reduce costs.

• Ensures that health and safety policies are complied with, through thorough safety trainings for all employees and conducting site safety assessments to identify all safety hazards.

• Monitor equipment and parts inventory, working with vendors to manage orders, pricing, and services.

• Ensures involvement of the Maintenance Department to support ongoing capital projects.

• Track expenses and oversee the budget for maintenance. 

• Deliver strong operational performance by ensuring compliance with regulatory agency standards and programs (local, city, and state). Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files related to facilities inspections and compliance reporting.

• Assists in the selection of new hires as well as on going coaching, development, and discipline of current union maintenance staff. 

Requirements, Qualifications, education and experience:

• At least 5 years of managerial experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting

• Able to analyze, plan and solve problems

• Able to read prints and drawings and have solid math and mechanical aptitude

• Able to work with minimal supervision and execute sound independent judgment

• Able to communicate effectively with diverse groups

• Must have good working knowledge of OSHA regulations and practices

• Must have broad experience and familiarity with building systems (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic/pneumatic, fire safety)

• Must have or be able to acquire required certificates of fitness from FDNY to maintain the plant

• Must be able to maintain all permits to operate equipment and air permits with all government agencies (DEP, DEC, EPA)

The estimated annualized base salary range for this role is $80,000-$95,000. Compensation will vary based on skills and experience. New employees are eligible to participate in a robust benefits package on the first day including medical, dental, vision, FSAs, generous 401k contribution, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, professional development, and more.

Salary Description

$80,000 - $95,000 / yearly

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Position Summary: 

For over 170 years, Steinway & Sons has set the standard in piano manufacturing. The Steinway & Sons mechanical engineering team is key to driving new product design, development, and documentation efforts across all Steinway piano products. We are currently seeking a talented mechanical design engineer to join our team and contribute to the evolution of the piano in Steinway’s iconic New York factory. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and drafting of piano cabinet structures, mechanical systems, and components using CAD software (Siemens NX).

• Support the creation, maintenance, and revision of engineering drawings, 3D models, and material specifications.

• Become familiar with Steinway’s structural analysis approach and piano design principles.

• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to develop parts, tools, fixtures, and assemblies for production.

• Support prototyping, testing, and analysis of materials and equipment to validate design performance.

• Contribute to the creation, maintenance and improvement of the engineering database for Steinway Custom and Bespoke Pianos.

• Help resolve day-to-day production challenges and assist in identifying improvements or quality concerns.

• Assist with design and testing of customer-specific requests and service-related engineering needs.

• Communicate and collaborate with engineers and cross-functional team members to implement procedures and provide technical information.

• Prepare engineering documentation and participate in basic project tracking and planning.

• Support quality and reliability testing and contribute to the development of new testing procedures as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications, education and experience:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

• 2+ years' experience in a mechanical design engineering role

• Engineering fundamentals: Statics, Material Science, Solid Mechanics, Statistical Tolerance Analysis 

• Knowledge of basic manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, sheet metal forming, injection molding, etc. 

• Strong project management skills and comfortability working with internal and external clients

• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports 

• Experience drafting and interpreting engineering drawings 

• Proficiency in 3D CAD Modeling Software (Siemens NX preferred)

• Good planning and organizational skills

• Prior woodworking experience preferred

• Flexibility to travel occasionally

The estimated annualized base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000. Compensation will vary based on skills and experience. New employees are eligible to participate in a robust benefits package on the first day including medical, dental, vision, FSAs, generous 401k contribution, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, professional development, and more.
 

Salary Description

$75,000 - $90,000

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Position Summary:

To maintain factory equipment and machinery based on input from department supervisors, technicians, engineers, and maintenance managers. This includes installing and maintain standard and custom equipment and machines as required to specification.

Job Elements or Tasks:

• Perform PLC implementation and programming

• Perform regularly scheduled backups of all PLC programs

• Create and back-up all ladder logic diagrams and drawings required for production equipment

• Maintain Electro-Pneumatic controls, fluid power transmissions, and hydraulics

• Ensure work is in compliance with all OSHA and NEC regulatory policies and procedures

• Specify and identify materials and other items required to perform the job

• Complete jobs within a specified time frame · Assist in project management

• Maintain work area to ensure it is safe, clean, and efficient · Maintain spare parts inventory in main location and satellites

• Participates in cross-training efforts

• Keep accurate records of all jobs worked

• Must be available for emergency callouts 24/7

• Perform other maintenance duties and activities as required

• Perform all daily maintenance functions and 5S requirements (i.e. clean and sweep area)

• Enter data in Upkeep and Synerion, and close work orders as required

• Perform other functions in the department as necessary

Requirements

• A high level of engineering principles theory and knowledge, equivalent to a 4-year technical college education. Additionally, 7 to 10 years of related experience are required.

• Experience working with PLCs

• Ability to read, interpret, and modify schematics and ladder logic diagrams.

• Broad judgment, initiative, and ingenuity with a moderate degree of physical demand when performing the job.

• Perform work in physically demanding conditions with periods of heavy lifting greater than 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to various types of elements such as cold, heat, noise, dust, oil, cleaners, etc

Salary Description

$33-38/hr

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Position Summary: 

Steinway & Sons is currently looking for a Production Supervisor to oversee a team in our Piano Manufacturing Plant. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for scheduling and assigning work, inspecting department production, and coordinating interdepartmental activities to meet production targets and quality standards. They will monitor and prioritize the workflow of production to meet deadlines as well as provide direct feedback to the leadership team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe work environment at all times

• Ability to set daily/weekly/monthly goals, communicating them effectively to employees

• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

• Coordinate and supervise workflow within the department

• Develop and implement a production schedule according to projected requirements

• Maintain effective employee relations – handles first step in grievance procedure

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to spot issues in efficiency/productivity and suggest improvements

• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests

• Maintain and control inventory of required materials and equipment

• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries

• Training of new employees and upgrading skills of current employees

• Orientation and instruction of new employees

• Supervise maintenance of department tools, machines, and equipment

• Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications, education and experience:

• High School graduate

• 5+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to read and analyze engineering specifications and drawings

• Lean manufacturing experience preferred

• Union environment experience a plus      

• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft office

• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
 

The estimated annualized base salary range for this role is $80,000-$100,000. Compensation will vary based on skills and experience. New employees are eligible to participate in a robust benefits package on the first day including medical, dental, vision, FSAs, generous 401k contribution, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, professional development, and more.

Salary Description

$80,000 - $100,000 / yearly

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Position Summary:

Steinway’s apprenticeship program is a paid, full time, two-year development opportunity that offers you the chance to gain hands-on work experience while also learning the theory and techniques behind piano fabrication, assembly, tuning, regulation, and more.

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