Production Finisher - 2nd Shift

Gemini is looking for a Production Finisher to join the team at our Cannon Falls, MN location. This position works under general supervision, demonstrating high proficiency in every step of the letter finishing process in accordance with current job procedures.

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 include 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, builds shipping containers, and ships final product
• Uses computerized systems to facilitate the shipping of products
• Belt sands gates, flashing, and unwanted roughness from the returns of metal letters and logos
• Drills and taps letters or stud weld parts for further handling or customer installation
• Hand finishes the areas on parts that were not accessible at belt sanding
• Blasts the returns of parts to create a consistent, uniform frosted finish
• Polishes parts to a “near mirror” consistent finish
• Washes parts to remove polishing compounds or unwanted residue from the finishing process
• Stroke sands parts to remove the rough outer layer and create a smooth, consistent finish necessary for painting, polishing, or anodizing
• Edges and racks parts according to color and requested ship date
• Maintains a thorough awareness of order dates, reworks, and remakes, plus prioritize workflow accordingly
• Communicates needs, problems, questions, and ideas with Lead Person or Supervisor
• Signs and dates quality check sheets after correct completion of the order
• Logs completed orders and updates the daily area dollar total after the finishing, stroke sanding, and polishing areas
• Maintains an awareness of and strives to achieve all plant goals
• Maintains an awareness of inventories/supplies and notifies Lead Person to reorder
• Maintains an awareness of the means by which process improvements can be achieved and makes related recommendations to Department Supervisor
• Maintains a positive and productive working relationship with all department employees, Leads, and Supervisors
• Follows all safe work practices as outlined in company Safety policies
• Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings
• May perform reasonably similar duties as assigned, including backup/helper roles in anodizing, painting, pouring, timesaving, shipping, oxidizing, patina, and other departments

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent demonstrated competency through work experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Some computer skills required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis

Schedule

Full-time, on-site position with a schedule of 5/8 hour days from 3:30 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime is scheduled as needed.

Pay

Wage range: USD $21.30 - $27.92 per hour (inclusive of 2nd Shift premium).

Benefits

• $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels)
• 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