Assembler (2nd shift)- Faribault North

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Climate controlled facility

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc in Faribault is hiring for a 2nd shift production role. Starting wage $28.44/hr with $2.30/hr shift differential, 5pm-3:30am Mon-Thu, weekend 6am-6pm Fri-Sun.

This is a climate controlled facility with benefits including PTO, medical/dental/vision, 401K match, and tuition reimbursement. You will assemble sheet metal units, read engineering drawings, use hand tools, operate PIT, and follow safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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 and understand written English.
• High School Education/GED OR Minimum 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify unit options using bill of materials to complete required work content per unit.
• Complete assembly of work content to support production standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawing to ensure quality standards are met by effectively identifying parts and assembling unit.
• Ability to use production support tools effectively (VKS, AMS, etc.).
• Must learn and understand all line stations.
• Read and follow wiring schematics.
• Complete company provided wiring training and achieve certification.
• Train new members on the various machines, procedures, safe work practices and any pertinent items regarding safety, quality and production.
• Responsible for maintaining the 5s program to ensure a clean work area.
• 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 blue prints, 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
• Obtain Certification in leak testing and vacuum and charge
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Lifting

Reading English

Physical stamina

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best‑In‑State Employers 2025!

Pay & Hours

• Starting Wage: $28.44/hr + ($2.30/hr when working 2nd shift)
• Shift: 2nd shift Monday-Thursday, 5pm-3:30am
• Weekend shift Friday-Sunday 6am-6pm
• Location: Daikin Applied-Faribault North

What’s in it for you?

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans 401K Match Funded by Daikin Tuition Reimbursement Referral Bonus Program Growth Opportunities Climate Controlled Facility

Your Responsibilities

• Identify unit options using bill of materials to complete required work content per unit.
• Complete assembly of work content to support production standards
• Read and interpret engineering drawing to ensure quality standards are met by effectively identifying parts and assembling unit
• Ability to use production support tools effectively (VKS, AMS, etc.).
• Must learn and understand all line stations
• Read and follow wiring schematics.
• Complete company provided wiring training and achieve certification
• Train new members on the various machines, procedures, safe work practices and any pertinent items regarding safety, quality and production
• Responsible for maintaining the 5s program to ensure a clean work area
• 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 blue prints, 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
• Obtain Certification in leak testing and vacuum and charge
• All other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications

• 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 and understand written English.
• High School Education/GED OR Minimum 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production environment.

Your Benefits

• Multiple Medical insurance plan options + Dental and Vision insurance
• 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
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• 40 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.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best‑In‑State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.