Production Racker 1st shift

Production Racker position at Avtec Finishing in New Hope, MN. First shift 5:00 AM‑3:00 PM Monday‑Thursday with overtime opportunities. Starting wage $22.00/hour ($45,760/year) plus signing bonus and additional earnings potential.

Pay

• Starting wage: $22.00/hour ($45,760/year)
• Signing bonus: $1,500 for eligible new hires
• Friday overtime opportunities: up to an additional $17,160/year
• Weekly attendance reward: up to an additional $2,600/year
• Profit sharing: up to an additional $4,800/year
• Potential annual earnings (regular wages + overtime + attendance reward + profit sharing): up to $70,320*
• *Plus the $1,500 new‑hire signing bonus. Figures are illustrative and not guaranteed.

Schedule

1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday‑Thursday, with overtime available based on business needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Employer‑paid NICE Healthcare services (zero cost to employee if on medical plan – free visits/medications)
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Weekly Attendance Reward opportunity
• Profit‑sharing opportunity
• Employee referral opportunities
• Structured new‑hire performance reviews with opportunities for wage increases
• Opportunities to learn additional skills and advance within the Company

Responsibilities

• Rack and unrack metal parts before and after plating or finishing
• Read and follow job paperwork and written work instructions
• Select and use the proper racks and tooling for each job
• Handle customer parts carefully to prevent damage
• Inspect parts for obvious defects or concerns
• Maintain an efficient production pace while protecting quality
• Keep parts organized and properly identified throughout the process
• Follow established safety, quality and production procedures
• Work with your team to keep production moving
• Perform other related production duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong attendance and punctuality record
• Ability to reliably work the posted schedule and arrive ready to work at the scheduled start time
• Ability to read, understand and follow written work instructions
• Comfortable working in a production/manufacturing environment
• Ability to remain focused while performing repetitive work
• Good hand‑eye coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to balance quality with expected production pace
• Accepts coaching and correction professionally
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to the team
• Takes responsibility for own work
• Capable of standing for extended periods and performing repetitive hand and arm movements
• Ability to handle parts of varying sizes and weights
• Tolerance for noise, heat, humidity, and chemicals typical of a metal‑finishing operation
• Willingness to secure personal mobile devices during working hours (access only during authorized breaks and designated areas)