Barrier & Lacquer Coating Line Operator

Georg Fischer; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks PTO

10 paid holidays

401k match up to 4%

Job summary

Uponor is seeking a production operator in Minnesota to run barrier extrusion, lacquer coating lines and VLD extruders while maintaining process and quality standards. The role emphasizes collaboration, lean methods and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, 2–5 years manufacturing experience, 1–2 years training or teaching, and are expected to develop in manufacturing, quality, distribution and leadership principles, with MS

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of manufacturing experience or demonstrated mastery of one or more of Uponor’s production, quality or distribution areas.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years teaching or on-the-job training experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Continued learning in manufacturing, quality, distribution and leadership principles.
• Basic computer skills required (MS Office).
• Experience and training in Lean concepts, ISO Quality Systems, Continuous Improvement, 6-Sigma and a Bronze Certification, minimum.
• Must have, or be able to acquire, Forklift Certification and Forklift Train the Trainer Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates Barrier, LD, VLD extruders and lacquer coating line
• Influences without direct control daily activities and aligns actions to support overall function and business strategy.
• Models our Uponor values and behaviors and demonstrates peer leadership to engage diverse audiences through effective collaboration and influence.
• In conjunction with leadership, provides input on individual performance objectives that are aligned with the functional and business strategy.

Skills

Leadership & teamwork

Lean manufacturing

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Certification

Forklift Train the Trainer Certification

MS Office

Job description

Uponor is seeking a production operator in Minnesota to run barrier extrusion, lacquer coating lines and VLD extruders while maintaining process and quality standards. The role emphasizes collaboration, lean methods and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, 2–5 years manufacturing experience, 1–2 years training or teaching, and are expected to develop in manufacturing, quality, distribution and leadership principles, with MS