Manufacturing Specialist - Cubic 2nd Shift

Manufacturing Specialist - Cubic 2nd Shift

Location:

Cold Spring, MN.
Department:
Granite West
Supervisor:
John Rea

Pay Grade & Range: $19.00 - $27.50 (starting pay based on skills and experience). Status:
Full‑time, hourly.

Hours:

Monday – Wednesday 3:30 pm – 3:00 am;
Thursday 3:30 pm – 11:00 pm; overtime as needed.

Second shift positions earn a $1.00 shift differential in addition to hourly pay.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for operating a variety of machines to assist in meeting production demands, including Saws (diamond blade and wire), Mausoleum Assembly, Epoxy Applicator and Patcher, Polish Machines, Anchoring/Layout, Core Machines, Drilling and Milling Machines, and more. You must be willing to be cross‑trained and flex to areas when needed to meet customer demand in production.

• Inspect stone for quality and appearance, including dimensions, thickness, flatness, squareness, etc.
• Read production tickets to determine work to be completed.
• Review work before, during, and after various steps in the production process to ensure it meets production ticket specifications; may require the use of patterns and measuring tools.
• Apply general knowledge of stone tolerances to repair, mill, apply angle and shape cuts, specific tooling and other detailed work required per customer specifications.
• Use cranes to load and unload work from the machines as needed.
• Level, brace, secure, wedge, and clamp all stone in machines appropriately to meet safety requirements; may require the use of large hammers or pry bars.
• Index the saw blade to the correct size and dimension based upon the stone being cut.
• Operate, maintain, and program wire saws.
• Set all project components (floors, walls, roofs, jambs, dividers, doors, granite fronts, bronze doors and windows, steps, benches, anchors, etc.) by applying the correct finishing techniques.
• Apply working knowledge of epoxy and bonding techniques to adhere various stones and materials together.
• Load, set, operate, and unload polish machine in a safe manner with an overhead or jib crane.
• Install and program specialty patterns and new patterns into an automated machine.
• Set up, operate, and maintain the CNC stone mills.

• Must obtain forklift certification (training and certification provided by Coldspring for all employees who may be required to operate a forklift).
• General computer skills, mechanically inclined, and general math skills.
• General knowledge of software used to program CNC, milling, and/or turning machines (e.g., 3D modeling, CAD, or CAM software).
• Ability to calculate material needs to meet job requirements and transfer them to the most efficient use of raw materials.
• Understand general and job‑specific stone colors, characteristics, quality, and appearance criteria to meet job requirements.
• Must have good color perception and not be color blind or deficient.
• Must be able to read work orders or production tickets, which may include dimensional drawings.
• Ability to read a tape measure, imperial and metric.

Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with company match, profit sharing (ROA), PTO (vacation), holidays, jury duty, and funeral leave.

Coldspring is an affirmative action employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. COLDSPRING IS A VETERAN‑FRIENDLY, WELLNESS ORIENTED, TOBACCO‑FREE COMPANY. For individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact Coldspring for assistance.