Master Brake Operator-Faribault North

Pay

Starting wage: $30.25 per hour plus a $2.30 shift differential for second shift.

Schedule

Second shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 PM to 3:30 AM, with some overtime required.

Location

Faribault North facility.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) match funded by Daikin
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• Growth opportunities
• Climate-controlled facility
• Multiple medical insurance plan options plus dental and vision insurance
• Company-provided life insurance plus optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage
• Short-term disability and optional employee-paid voluntary long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• 40 hours paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date
• 88 hours company-paid holidays
• 48 hours of paid sick and safe time, prorated based on start date
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products, including machine adjustments and material requirements per engineering requirements
• Set up, program, and operate brake presses in accordance with outlined methods and procedures to safely and properly form various parts
• Set stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template
• Position workpiece against stops or align layout marks with die or blade
• Coordinate foot and hand motions to operate equipment, including foot pedals
• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction
• Measure workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation
• Make adjustments on machine and programs as required; remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpiece to comply with quality standards
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces
• Stack, mark, and transport finished parts
• Knowledge of manufacturing software and spreadsheet software
• Ability to set up and operate all brakes in work area to qualify for Master Brake Operator designation, including properly making adjustments, consistently using pre-controls, and meeting or exceeding quality requirements
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as tape measure, caliper, hook rule, etc.
• Train new members on the various machines, procedures, safe work practices, and any pertinent items regarding safety, quality, and production
• Responsible for maintaining the 5S program to ensure a clean work area
• Follow and understand HOMESafe, Persona Choice, and company safety manual requirements
• Identify and rework defective workpieces to comply with quality standards
• Ability to use hand tools
• Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks), obtain PIT license
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials, stand for the majority of the shift, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper PPE
• Ability to use hand tools for extended periods of time
• Ability to read and understand written English
• High school education/GED or minimum 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production environment

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.