Machine Operator - Faribault South

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America’s Best‑In‑State Employers 2025! Starting Wage: $27.64-$33.87 an hour + $2.30 shift differential.

Shift: 1st shift 5:48am–4:18am Monday‑Thursday; 2nd shift 4:48pm–3:18am Monday‑Thursday;
Weekend Shift 6:00am–6:30pm Friday‑Sunday.

Location:

Faribault, MN.

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Pension Plan funded by Daikin
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Growth Opportunities
• Climate Controlled Facility
• Multiple Medical insurance plan options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer‑contributed pension of $2.50 per hour worked into a pension plan managed by the Local 480 Company
• Provided life insurance and optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage
• Short‑term disability and optional employee-paid voluntary long‑term disability
• 80 hours paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date
• 88 hours company‑paid holidays
• 48 hours of paid sick and safe time, prorated based on start date
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

• Make adjustments to ensure proper machine function and perform minor maintenance such as TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) and tooling setup on machine as required.
• Utilize and manage Night‑Train inventory storage and retrieval system.
• Operate ToolsUS software/programs and adjust tooling according to specific parameters.
• Effective use of computer to manage up time sheets, run schedules and other software‑related tasks to organize and maintain production standards.
• Set up and maintain ink‑jet printer to ensure proper part identification.
• Set up and operate panelbender in accordance with outlined methods and procedures to form various parts safely and properly.
• Ensure parts are positioned properly to produce parts that conform with engineering drawings.
• Observe machine operation to detect work‑piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Measure work‑piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Adjust on machine and programs as required; remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work‑piece to comply with quality standards.
• Stack, mark, and transport finished parts to maintain proper workflow.
• Responsible for maintaining the 5S program for the work area.
• Use measuring equipment such as tape measure, caliper, etc.
• Train new members on the various machines, procedures, safe work practices and pertinent items regarding safety, quality and production.
• Follow and understand HOMESafe, Personal Choice and company safety manual requirements.
• Identify and rework defective work pieces to comply with quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling and installing sheet metal products, including machine adjustments and material requirements per engineering requirements.
• Use hand tools.
• Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) and obtain PIT license.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials, stand for majority of the shift, and work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper PPE.
• Ability to use hand tools for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• High School Education/GED or minimum 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production environment.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.