D5 - Plaque/Cast Manufacturing Specialist 1st Shift

Gemini, Inc.; Freeport (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premium

Retirement match with profit sharing

Paid time off

Dental and vision insurance

Company resort usage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gemini, Inc. in Decorah, IA is seeking a 1st shift Foundry Team Member to join our metal casting operation. The role involves operating hand and power tools, inspecting finished products, and shipping to customers. You will work in a metal foundry with sand molds and liquid metal, requiring PPE and physical material handling.

The position offers a consistent 1st shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Mon–Fri) and overtime as needed, with a focus on safety and quality in a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a metal foundry environment.
• Experience with automotive paint processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; able to read blueprints and tolerances.
• Lean manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand/power tools and equipment to finish products.
• Inspect and assemble finished products and ship to customers.
• Work in a metal foundry creating sand molds and pouring liquid metal for casting.
• Wear PPE and physically load/unload materials.
• Report to Plant Manager.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Automotive paint experience

Lean manufacturing experience

High mechanical aptitude

Job description

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Cast Plaques Full Time Manual Labor Decorah, IA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3847

Salary Range: $18.49 To $24.47 Annually

Gemini is looking for a 1st shift Foundry Team Member to join the team at our location in Decorah, IA! Come be a part of a positive, people-first culture that is focused on leveraging each team members’ strengths to help bring our customers’ unique signage products to life.

Wage Range: $19.66 - 26.01

Location: Decorah, IA

Type: Full Time

Consistent Schedule: 1st shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday

• Overtime is scheduled as needed.

A day in the life of a Foundry Team Member at Gemini includes:

• Utilizing hand/power tools and operating equipment to finish high quality product.
• Inspecting and assembling the finished product and shipping appropriately to the customer.
• This role sits in a metal foundry. Our operators create sand molds to be poured with liquid metal to create a metal casting.
• Due to the nature of a metal foundry, working conditions require the use of proper PPE to protect hearing and vision as well as the ability to physically load and unload materials.
• Reporting to Plant Manager

Education and Experience

• Manufacturing Experience
• Automotive Paint Experience
• High level of mechanical aptitude
• Lean manufacturing experience

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Operate a variety of power saws and routers, cutting out letters from plastic sheets.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The actual title and individual compensation packages are dependent upon various factors unique to each candidate including skillset, training, transferable skills, work experience, qualifications, business needs, market demands, and other job-related reasons. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for other benefits.

How we show we care

• Low-cost Health Insurance Premiums
• 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
• Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

About Us

As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. We know what it means to be human, and we strive to make sure our employees feel valued. Due to our incredible family of employees, we have grown substantially and are looking to grow our team further with like-minded individuals that share in our company values: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, Stewardship. At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful vision: Successful Partners. Engaged People. Thriving Communities. This vision guides how we show up every day for our customers, for one another, and for the communities we call home.

• We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
• Gemini will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For additional assistance email; [e-mail] or call(507) 263-3957and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest.
• Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.