Machine Operator - Faribault South

Starting Wage

Starting Wage: $27.64-$33.87 an hour + $2.30 shift differential

2nd shift 4:48pm-3:18am Monday-Thursday

Weekend 6:00am-6:30pm Friday-Sunday

Faribault, MN

• 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

• Make adjustments to ensure proper machine function and performs 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 Tools US software/programs and adjust tooling according to specific parameters.
• Use computer to manage timesheets, 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 panel bender in accordance with lines 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 workpiece to comply with quality standards.
• Stack, mark, and transport finished parts to maintain proper workflow.
• Responsible for maintaining the 5s program for work area.
• Use measuring equipment such as tape measure, caliper, etc.
• Train new members on the various machines, procedures, safe work practices and any 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.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks), obtain PIT License.
• All other duties as assigned.

• The 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.
• The ability to use hand tools for extended periods of time.
• The 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.

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

• 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 + 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

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.