Manufacturing Specialist - Cubic

Manufacturing Specialist - Cubic

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JOB INFO:

Location:

Cold Spring, MN

Department:
Granite West

Supervisor:
Chris Gertken

Pay Grade & Range: $19.00 - $27.50 (This represents the anticipated pay grade range. Starting pay is based on an individual's skills, experience, and at the discretion of the hiring team.)

Status:
This is a full-time; hourly position

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 5:00am - 3:30pm & Friday: 5:00am - 12:00pm; overtime as needed

Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees:
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

ABOUT US:

Who we are:

Coldspring, a family-owned business since 1898, is a leading quarrier and fabricator of natural stone and bronze for architectural, memorial, residential, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Cold Spring, Minnesota, with a primary manufacturing facility and bronze foundry, the company employs 800 people nationwide, operating 30 quarries and multiple fabrication sites. Coldspring's success stems from the dedication of its team, a commitment to innovation, and a focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations while upholding corporate sustainability.

What We Believe:
To cultivate a culture of engagement, we emphasize the importance of physical, financial, social, community, career, and spiritual well-being-an approach we refer to as Well-Being 6.

Our Values: HONOR:
We uphold Honesty & Integrity, approach our work in an Organized & Purposeful manner, embrace Nimbleness & Innovation, and maintain an Open & Transparent culture. With Respect & Trust as our foundation, we effectively balance the interests of employees, customers, and shareholders to create what we term win-win-win solutions.

Join our Team:
At Coldspring, our employees benefit from profit sharing, a 401K match, extensive training and career advancement opportunities, professional development, financial services, on-site coaching, wellness counseling, and more. Our comprehensive benefits and dedication to employee growth have fostered a workforce with exceptional retention and long-term commitment.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for operating a variety of machines to assist in meeting production demands; includes, but not limited to, Saws (diamond blade and wire), Mausoleum Assembly, Epoxy Applicator and Patcher, Polish Machines, Anchoring/Layout, Core Machines, Drilling and Milling Machines, etc. Must be willing to be cross trained and flex to areas when needed to meet customer demand in production.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

* Inspect stone for quality and appearance; includes, but not limited to, 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 various measuring tools.

* Apply general knowledge of stone tolerances to repair, mill, apply angle and shape cuts, specific tooling and other detailed work that is 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 specific to each machine; 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; includes, but not limited to, granite-to-granite, brass-to-granite, inlayed granite, Dutchmen patches, skate board deterrents, stainless steel and/or acrylic inlaid letters, etc.

* 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* 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, i.e. 3D modeling, CAD and/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…