Assembly Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

Wenger Corporation; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Generous Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA

Company Paid Short-term Disability

Company Paid Long-term Disability

401k Retirement Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Safety Shoe Reimbursement

Job summary

Wenger Corporation in Owatonna, MN, is seeking an Assembly Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. The role involves routine inspections, assembly, basic quality checks and packing/shipping prep on a four 10-hour shift schedule with overtime Fridays. Strong English skills and safety compliance are essential.

You will work with drills, routers, clamps, saws, presses and other equipment to meet quality and productivity targets while contributing to a supportive, family-friendly culture.

Qualifications

• 6 months manufacturing experience.
• Experience training others.
• Experience understanding engineering drawings.
• Experience performing mechanical assembly.
• Experience performing electrical assembly.
• Experience operating machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of machinery including drills, routers, clamps, saws, presses and manual tools.
• Review assignments and paperwork to optimize shift activity.
• Perform manufacturing processes per policies and standards.
• Check work against specs and forward defect data for action.
• Meet or exceed established quality and quantity standards.
• Communicate with leadership to suggest process improvements.
• Keep assigned area clean and safe to minimize hazards.
• Support team with accurate, timely duties.
• Demonstrate knowledge of processes and organize materials/tools.
• Mentor trainees to support development and results.
• Maintain English proficiency for safety and operations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Training others

Engineering drawings

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Operating machinery

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN 55060
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $17.50 - $24.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Monday - Thursday, 3:25pm - 1:55am

Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products.

To better balance the needs of your personal life, Wenger Corporation provides best-in-class, family-friendly scheduling for our manufacturing team. Our flexible options include four 10-hour shifts with overtime on Fridays. And when the unexpected does arise, we'll work with you to help you be where, and when, you are needed most. Wenger's cultural commitment to flexibility, consistency and work-life balance adds a bit of predictability to an unpredictable world.

We are seeking an Assembly Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team in Owatonna, Minnesota.

As an Assembly Machine Operator you will be responsible for performing routine materials inspections/handling, routine machine operations, assembly, basic quality control and packing/shipping prep under limited supervision in a manner, which meets or exceeds the established quality and quantity standards for the area.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Operation of a variety of machinery including drills, routers, clamps, saws, presses, specialty machines, overhead hoists, hand tools, computer and others
• Reviews work assignments, paperwork, and other documentation/directions to facilitate the best of time and activity for the shift
• Performs manufacturing processes assigned according to established policies, procedures, and standards of the area
• Checks completed work for conformance with specifications, noting and forwarding Defective Material Report (DMR) data for decision and action by others
• Established quality and quantity standards are consistently met or exceeded, resulting in minimal downtime and/or rework
• Confers with Manager or department Lead to share information, observations, and recommendations for improvements in processes which might increase overall results within established quality standards
• Maintains the assigned area in a clean, orderly condition to minimize safety hazards and lost-time accidents
• Contributes to a cooperative work effort through performance of assigned duties in an accurate and timely manner
• Demonstrates knowledge of manufacturing processes, minimizes uncertainty, and facilitates organization of materials and tools to meet established quality and quantity standards
• Provides general guidance and assistance for trainees in a manner which contributes to their development and overall results being achieved
• English proficiency is required for this manufacturing position to ensure safety compliance and fulfillment of operational needs. The candidate must be able to speak, read and understand English in order to follow equipment instructions, understand safety protocols and respond to emergency situations. Strong English skills are also necessary for communicating with team members, supervisors, and other departments to ensure smooth production processes and to maintain quality standards.
• While performing the functions of the job, the team member is continuously required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The team member is occasionally required to kneel, crouch, squat, bend, twist/turn, and climb ladder/stairs. The team member is continuously required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate machines, equipment, tools or controls. Team member is continuously required to reach with hands and arms. The functions of the job include occasionally viewing a computer monitor and repetitive motion activities on the keyboard. The team member may continuously be required to lift, move, push/pull up to and over 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, dept perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Have

• 6 months manufacturing experience
• Experience training others
• Experience understanding engineering drawings
• Experience performing mechanical assembly
• Experience performing electrical assembly
• Experience operating machinery

Benefit Offerings

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement

*This information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Actual minimum and maximum may vary depending on location. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

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Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Aff