Manufacturing Specialist - 1st Shift

Gemini, Inc.; West Grey; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Premium for Employee-

Retirement Plan with Profit Sharing

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Gemini, Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Specialist for our Neustadt, ON location.

The role supports multiple positions in the plant, including the flat cut out, plastics and pronto shops, with responsibility to respond to business needs and contribute to a positive, team‑oriented culture. The position involves learning various tasks from Letter Finisher to FCO operator, with emphasis on quality, safety, and Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent with 1–2 years in a production environment.
• Willingness to learn across multiple plant positions to respond to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate as Letter Finisher, ensuring products are clean and free from scratches and foreign materials, and match contents to the work order.
• Perform Painter duties, including mixing and applying paint per work orders and specifications.
• Inspect finished products for function, aesthetics, and quality, and prepare products for shipping as needed.
• Operate lasers or routers to produce products per work orders.
• Utilize laminating equipment to apply foils or metal to substrates as instructed.
• Participate in Lean/Continuous Improvement efforts in the plant.

Skills

Production experience

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Quality standards

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Laser equipment

Router equipment

Laminate equipment

Job description

Salary Range: CA$19.54 To CA$25.76 Hourly

Gemini is looking for a Manufacturing Specialist to join the team at our location in Neustadt, ON! This position is responsible for learning and demonstrating proficiency and flexibility in all positions within the plant to respond to and support any position based on business need. This position supports other internal departments and those of the flat cut out, plastics and pronto shops. Come be a part of a positive, people‑first culture that is focused on leveraging each team members’ strengths to help bring our customers’ unique signage products to life.

Wage Range: CAD $19.54 - $25.76 per Hour
Location: Neustadt, ON
Type: Full Time – On-site
Schedule: 5/8 hour days 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday through Friday)
– Overtime is scheduled as needed.

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

• Letter Finisher
  • Ensure products are clean and free from scratches and foreign materials.
  • Properly finish and assemble as instructed by the work order.
  • Assure each order is complete by counting and matching contents with the work order.
• Painter
  • Mix appropriate quantity of paint per work order, ensure that the paint is properly mixed as indicated by local conditions and matching paint chips or samples if required by the job.
  • Spray products as required, ensuring that paint is applied in a manner consistent with customer requirements and company quality standards.
• Shipper
  • Inspect finished products for function, aesthetics, and quality, if required, and may clean products as necessary.
  • Maintain familiarity with shipping procedures, bill of lading etc. and prepare products for UPS/truck pick-up required.
• FCO operator
  • Operate lasers or routers to produce product as instructed per the work order
• Uses appropriate equipment to laminate either foils or metal to a substrate as instructed by the work order
• Will participate in Lean/Continuous Improvement efforts in the plant

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent demonstrated competency through work experience and 1 – 2 years of experience in a production environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing Experience
• Automotive Paint Experience

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The actual title and individual compensation packages are dependent upon various factors unique to each candidate including skillset, training, transferable skills, work experience, qualifications, business needs, market demands, and other job-related reasons. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for other benefits.

How we show we care

• $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
• 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
• Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

About Us

As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. We know what it means to be human, and we strive to make sure our employees feel valued. Due to our incredible family of employees, we have grown substantially and are looking to grow our team further with like-minded individuals that share in our company values: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, Stewardship. At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful vision: Successful Partners. Engaged People. Thriving Communities. This vision guides how we show up every day for our customers, for one another, and for the communities we call home.

• We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
• Gemini will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For additional assistance email; [e-mail] or call(507) 263-3957and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

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