Coating Line Operator - D Shift

Uponor, Inc.; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Four weeks PTO

10 paid holidays

401k match up to 4%

Job summary

Uponor, Inc. in Minnesota seeks an operator for barrier extrusion, lacquer coating lines, and VLD extruders. You will run screw extruders and dies, and ensure process and product quality while maintaining equipment in a safe, compliant environment.

The role emphasizes Lean and ISO quality practices, teamwork with leadership, and continuous improvement. Forklift certification is required or can be obtained as part of onboarding. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years manufacturing experience or mastery of production, quality or distribution areas.
• 1–2 years teaching or on-the-job training in manufacturing preferred.
• Lean concepts, ISO Quality Systems, Continuous Improvement, and Bronze certification are expected.
• Forklift Certification and Forklift Train the Trainer Certification expected or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Operates Barrier, LD, VLD extruders and lacquer coating line.
• Maintains and improves processes to meet quality standards.
• Prioritizes daily activities to align with function and business strategy.
• Models Uponor values and engages diverse audiences through collaboration.

Skills

Lean concepts

ISO Quality Systems

Continuous Improvement

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bronze Six Sigma Certification

Forklift Certification

Forklift Train the Trainer Certification

Job description

This position is tasked with the operation of barrier extrusion, lacquer coating lines and VLD extruders. These lines consist of screw extruders and different types of dies. In addition, this position is responsible for maintenance, process, and quality standards associated with barrier, lacquer and VLD extrusion production. Influences without direct control individual, team, or project Prioritizes 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. Operates Barrier, LD, VLD extruders and lacquer coating line.

Qualifications: Education, Experience and Knowledge

• 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.

What will you get?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Four weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays
• 401k match up to 4%, fully vested on day one of enrollment

Disclaimers:

Applicable to US job postings only (not Canada): The expected compensation range for this position is $20.50-$30.20 hourly. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. Please note that this range represents the full base hourly rate for the role and hiring at or near the top of the range is uncommon to ensure room for future pay advancement.

Uponor is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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