Gemstar Manufacturing Specialist - 1st Shift

Gemstar Full Time Manufacturing Cannon Falls, MN, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $19.55 To $25.64 Hourly

Company Overview

Gemstar Manufacturing® has been a leading manufacturer of custom plastic parts and protective hard cases for over 60 years and operates under two business unit brands. Gemstar Custom Part Solutions is a full-service manufacturer providing solutions to unique custom plastic part needs. Gemstar Protective Hard Cases offers four rugged case lines:
Stronghold®, Robo Rack®, Sentinel®, and Versa Pro®. For more information, visit  .

Gemstar Manufacturing is a division of Gemini, Inc., a second-generation, family-owned wholesale manufacturer of dimensional signage.

Gemstar is looking for a Manufacturing Specialist to join the team at our location in Cannon Falls, MN! The position is responsible for finishing, trimming, inspection, and packaging operations on molded plastic components to ensure products meet established quality standards and customer specifications. Under general supervision, you will operate hand tools and finishing equipment, remove excess plastic and imperfections, perform visual and dimensional inspections, and prepare completed products for packaging or the next stage of production.

Come be a part of a positive, people-first culture that is focused on leveraging each team members’ strengths to help bring our customer’s unique products to life.

Wage Range: USD $19.55 - 25.64 per Hour
Location: Cannon Falls, MN
Type: Full Time – On-site
Schedule: 5/8 hour days 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Monday through Friday)
- Overtime is scheduled as needed.

A day in the life of a Manufacturing Specialist at Gemstar includes:

• Trim, deburr, sand, grind, or otherwise finish molded plastic parts according to work instructions and specifications.
• Remove flash, gates, runners, burrs, and other excess material from molded components.
• Visually inspect finished parts for defects such as cracks, scratches, discoloration, warping, contamination, or incomplete molding.
• Use basic measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify part dimensions and quality requirements.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and finishing equipment safely and effectively.
• Verify product information against work orders, drawings, or production documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow established safety procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and company policies.
• Properly handle and protect finished products to prevent damage during processing, packaging, and shipment.
• Package completed products according to established procedures.
• Communicate quality concerns, equipment issues, material shortages, or production problems to the appropriate supervisor.
• Meet established production schedules and quality expectations.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Supports the onboarding of new team members through training and knowledge sharing
• Performs other duties as assigned for the benefit of the group or organization.

Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED

Education and Experience

• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to identify visual defects and inconsistencies and carefully handle finished products
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new tools and processes with a commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Maintains an atmosphere of respect and cooperation with coworkers, supervisors, production personnel, and other departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, plastics, injection molding, assembly, trimming, or production experience preferred.
• Experience using hand tools and basic power tools preferred.

Physical Demands Summary

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