CNC Operator - Plaque/Cast Manufacturing Specialist - 2nd Shift

Location: Cannon Falls, MN • Full Time

About the role

Come be a part of a positive, people-first culture that is focused on leveraging each team member’s strengths to help bring our customers’ unique signage products to life.

Schedule

Consistent schedule: 3:30 pm – 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Overtime is scheduled as needed. This 2nd-shift position includes a 10% shift premium that is included in the posted wage range.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of finishing metal products, including sawing, sanding, drilling and tapping, hand finishing, blasting, stroke sanding, and polishing.
• Operate waterjet cutting technology.
• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of all finishing department related equipment.
• Read and understand blueprints and shop drawings in determining the nature of the products to be manufactured.
• Coordinate steps necessary to complete project with sales and shop personnel.
• Maintain assembly supply inventory.
• Complete all steps necessary in creating a finished product.
• Mix appropriate quantity of paint per work order, ensuring that the paint is properly mixed as indicated by local conditions and matching paint chips or samples if required by the job.
• Spray products as required, ensuring that paint is applied in a manner consistent with customer requirements and company quality standards.
• Apply powder coat ensuring proper texture and color.
• Involvement with masking for multi-color projects.
• Paint repair, wet sanding, and buffing.
• Maintain required records of production processes and equipment as instructed.
• Maintain an awareness of how process improvements can be achieved and make related recommendations.
• Follow all safe work practices as outlined in Employee Manual and Safety Orientation; complete all required safety training and participate in monthly connection meetings.
• Drive forklift and other material handling equipment as required.
• Participate in Lean/Continuous Improvement efforts in the plant.
• Maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
• Maintain responsibility for the safety of oneself and other employees in the work area.
• Maintain a neat working environment.
• Perform similar or related various duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent demonstrated competency through work experience.
• 1 – 2 years of experience in a production environment.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Automotive paint experience.
• High level of mechanical aptitude.
• Foundry related experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Operate a variety of power saws and routers, cutting out letters from plastic sheets.

Pay

Wage range: $22.59 – $29.91 (posted range is inclusive of an additional 10% shift premium).

Benefits

• Low-cost health insurance premiums.
• 4% retirement match with profit sharing.
• Generous paid time off (vacation, holiday, parental, volunteer, and sick).
• Dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Weekly pay.
• Use of company-owned resort in Hayward, WI.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

About Us

As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. We know what it means to be human, and we strive to make sure our employees feel valued. Our company values are: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, and Stewardship. At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful vision: Successful Partners. Engaged People. Thriving Communities.