Racker​/Packer of Metal Parts - 2nd shift

Racker | Parts Preparation Technician | Manufacturing Production Associate | Production Team Member

Location: Avtec Finishing – New Hope, Minnesota

Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday-Thursday | 3:00 PM-1:00 AM + Overtime as Needed (4-Day Work Week)

Pay:
Starting at $24.00/hour

Signing Bonus: $1,500 (New hires only. Current employees are not eligible.)

(Employment/Staffing Agencies: Please do not contact us regarding this position. We hire directly.)

• You enjoy staying busy and working with your hands.
• You have dependable attendance and understand that production depends on employees showing up every day and on time.
• You pay attention to detail and enjoy producing quality work.
• You can follow written instructions and established procedures.
• You're comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment that includes heat, humidity, dust, noise, and chemicals.
• You enjoy working as part of a team while remaining accountable for your own work.
• You understand that personal mobile devices are secured during working hours and may only be accessed during scheduled breaks in designated areas due to customer and security requirements.
• You are available to participate in an in-person interview in Minnesota. We do not conduct virtual interviews. If you currently live outside Minnesota, you should have definite relocation plans before applying. You'll have an opportunity to explain your plans in the application questions.

Rackers prepare customer parts for the metal finishing process by securely attaching them to specialized racks before plating and removing them after processing.

This position is critical to product quality because proper racking helps ensure parts are processed correctly, protected throughout production, and delivered to customers on time.

You will also inspect, count, package, and prepare customer parts while supporting production throughout the facility. No previous plating experience is required—we'll provide the training.

• Count and verify customer parts before processing.
• Rack customer parts according to work instructions and quality requirements.
• Inspect parts for quality, damage, and accuracy.
• Remove completed parts from racks after processing.
• Package finished products for shipment.
• Complete production paperwork accurately.
• Follow established production procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures and properly use required PPE.
• Meet established production and quality expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The people who excel in this position are dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy active work. Successful candidates typically:

• Learn new processes quickly.
• Stay productive throughout the day.
• Follow written instructions carefully.
• Work safely around manufacturing equipment.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Produce consistent, quality work.
• Work well with others.
• Maintain dependable attendance.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required—we will train the right candidate.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read an analog clock and tape measure.
• Comfortable using computers, tablets, and production software.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Dependable attendance.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States, as required for certain customer and government-related work.

• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, assembly, production, shipping, or machine operation experience.
• Forklift experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.

• Two medical plan options, including one with $0/week employee-only premium
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Employer-paid NICE Healthcare & Virtual Care

• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Attendance Rewards
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Paid Holidays
• Paid…