Break Press Operator (1st, 2nd or 3rd Shift) - Entry level pay starting at $19.00/hr +shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd.; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. is seeking a manufacturing associate in Mitchell, SD to operate specialty machinery, perform setup and breakdown, and verify product dimensions. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely documentation in a fast-paced production environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and up to 2 years of related experience, with basic math and hand tool skills. The position requires physical lift capability and adherence to safety protocols in a loud factory

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma and up to 2 years of experience.
• Read and understand shop orders and blueprints, safety rules, standard work instructions written in English.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to use hand tools in a safe and proper manner.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialty machinery to fabricate, manufacture, assemble, or move products.
• Maintain and monitor machine to ensure it functions properly.
• Perform basic setup and breakdown of each machine.
• Demonstrate basic safety measures and precautions.
• Verify dimensions and product specifications.
• Complete documentation and work in a timely manner.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Act by Twin City Fan core values.
• Additional duties may be assigned depending on location and product line.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Basic math

Hand tools usage

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate specialty machinery to fabricate, manufacture, assemble, or move products.
• Maintain and monitor machine to make sure it functions properly.
• Perform basic set up and breakdown of each machine
• Demonstrate basic safety measures and precautions
• Verifying dimensions and product specifications
• Complete documentation and work in a timely manner
• Maintains good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned space
• Act, live, and behave by TCF Core Values
• Additional duties may be assigned, dependent upon location and product line

QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically requires a high school diploma and up to 2 years of experience
• Read and understand shop orders and blueprints, safety rules, standard work instructions written in English.
• Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to use hand tools in a safe and proper manner.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND REQUIRED TRAINING

The following certifications and training, if required, will be provided by the company:

• JSA completion, Forklift Operations, PPE identification and usage, Crane Training, hazard awareness/identification, Lift table operations, Rigging safety
• Understands SQDE Metrics, LDMS, Issue boards, 5S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

To successfully perform the essential function of this position, employees must have the ability to:

• Continuously lift/move 10 pounds; frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulder height; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk; and hear.
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms at waist level and below the waist, and work in limited space.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, or airborne particles and/or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SAFETY

Twin City Fan is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Every employee must understand and continually work within the safety and health rules and policies. The use of good judgment and common sense is critical to workplace safety and Twin City Fan expects every employee to work in a safe and conscientious manner.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment, nor is it an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as business needs arise. Qualifications are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.

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