Employee-Owned: Precision Shear Setup Technician

Manufacturing in America; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

ESOP ownership

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Assurance Manufacturing is seeking skilled individuals to join our employee-owned team in Minnesota. We manufacture precision sheet metal, stamping, machining, and assembly, with a focus on quality and safety in a modern facility.

As a Shear Setup role, you will set up and operate power shear, manage inventory, and ensure accurate dimensions while adhering to safety guidelines. Expect a collaborative environment and opportunities for growth within an ESOP-driven company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of experience as a shear setup.
• Thorough understanding of the power shear.
• Ability to operate a hoist or crane.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to follow proper safety protocols.
• Reliable and good attendance.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and written instructions, diagrams, setup sheets, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates power shear to cut metal sheets into blanks for production equipment.
• Stores materials neatly so they may be located and protected from damage.
• Keeps track of inventory and issues to jobs, matching start dates and hot jobs.
• Mic every skid of material and verify supplier tags.
• Rotate material so older P.O.s are used first to meet customer certs.
• Unloads trucks and receives materials using overhead crane or forklift.
• Position stops and guides to set cut length; use gauges for accuracy.
• Lifts workpiece manually or with forklift; hoists material as needed.
• Inspect work with tape, gauge, or micrometer to verify dimensions.
• Identify and report safety or quality issues to supervisor/manager.

Skills

Shear setup experience

Power shear understanding

Hoist crane operation

Forklift operation

Safety protocols

Reading blueprints/instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational schooling preferred

Tools

Micrometer

Tape measure

Job description

Assurance Manufacturing is seeking skilled individuals to join our employee-owned team in Minnesota. We manufacture precision sheet metal, stamping, machining, and assembly, with a focus on quality and safety in a modern facility.

As a Shear Setup role, you will set up and operate power shear, manage inventory, and ensure accurate dimensions while adhering to safety guidelines. Expect a collaborative environment and opportunities for growth within an ESOP-driven company.