Racker/Packer of Metal Parts - 2nd shift - Will Train

About the Role

Rackers prepare customer parts for the metal finishing process by securely attaching them to specialized racks before plating and removing them after processing. This position is critical to product quality because proper racking helps ensure parts are processed correctly, protected throughout production, and delivered to customers on time. You'll also inspect, count, package, and prepare customer parts while supporting production throughout the facility. No previous plating experience is required—we'll provide the training.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

The people who excel in this position are dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy active work. Successful candidates typically:

• Learn new processes quickly
• Stay productive throughout the day
• Follow written instructions carefully
• Work safely around manufacturing equipment
• Pay close attention to detail
• Produce consistent, quality work
• Work well with others
• Maintain dependable attendance

Essential Responsibilities

• Count and verify customer parts before processing
• Rack customer parts according to work instructions and quality requirements
• Inspect parts for quality, damage, and accuracy
• Remove completed parts from racks after processing
• Package finished products for shipment
• Complete production paperwork accurately
• Follow established production procedures and work instructions
• Maintain clean, organized work areas
• Follow all company safety procedures and properly use required PPE
• Meet established production and quality expectations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required—we will train the right candidate
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Basic math skills
• Ability to read an analog clock and tape measure
• Comfortable using computers, tablets, and production software
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Dependable attendance
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States, as required for certain customer and government-related work

Preferred:

• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, assembly, production, shipping, or machine operation experience
• Forklift experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment

Pay & Schedule

• Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday-Thursday | 3:00 PM-1:00 AM + Overtime as Needed (4-Day Work Week)
• Pay: Starting at $24.00/hour
• Signing Bonus: $1,500 (New hires only. Current employees are not eligible.)

Benefits

Medical & Insurance

• Two medical plan options, including one with a $0/week employee-only premium
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Employer-paid NICE Healthcare & Virtual Care

Financial Benefits

• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Attendance Rewards
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Minnesota Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)
• Paid Work Anniversary Day

Additional Benefits

• Company Uniforms
• Safety Boot Program
• Prescription Safety Glasses
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Ongoing Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Why Join Avtec Finishing?

Most people start in this position with little or no knowledge of metal finishing. That's expected. What matters is your willingness to learn, your reliability, and your commitment to quality. This position provides an excellent foundation for learning our manufacturing process and opens the door to advancement opportunities throughout the company. As your experience grows, opportunities become available in Plating, Maintenance, Chemical Lab, Quality, Shipping, Leadership, and many other departments. We're committed to helping employees build long-term careers—not just fill positions.

Application & Interview Process

• Upload your current resume and thoughtfully answer the application questions. Your responses help us better understand your communication skills, work habits, and overall fit for the position.
• Selected applicants will be contacted by text message and/or email to schedule an interview and communicate throughout the hiring process. Because many applicants don't answer calls from unfamiliar numbers and emails may be overlooked, text messaging is our preferred method of communication for faster updates and scheduling. Text messages are used only for hiring-related communication, and applicants may opt out at any time.
• As part of the interview process, applicants must successfully complete a basic math assessment (10-minute time limit) before moving to the interview stage.
• Please allow up to 14 days for our hiring team to review applications. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual application status updates or expedite the review process by phone or email.

If you're dependable, enjoy hands-on work, and are looking for a long-term career where you'll learn valuable manufacturing skills while contributing to products used around the world, we'd encourage you to apply today. We look forward to learning more about you.

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