Finisher

Le Sueur Incorporated; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical/dental insurance plan

Flexible PTO/UTO policy

401k with company match

Company-paid Short-term disability

Employee assistance plan

Education reimbursement program

Recognition and awards

Employee events

Job summary

Le Sueur Incorporated in Le Sueur, Minnesota is looking for a machine operator. Responsibilities include assembling, packaging, and operating various machines while ensuring product quality. Candidates should have effective computer skills and some mechanical experience.

The position offers strong benefits, including medical/dental plans, flexible PTO, 401k matching, and opportunities for career advancement. Join a team dedicated to safety and quality in an engaging, supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• One or more years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and strong machine operations.
• Reading and understanding English language work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package various products or materials.
• Operate hand and power tools for finishing parts.
• Monitor quality and troubleshoot problems.

Skills

Effective computer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Independent decision-making

Basic math skills

Education

Some trade school or equivalent

Job description

Duties may include:

• Assemble, measure, weigh, mark, label, count, blend, track, record, inspect, package, and palletize various products or materials.
• Set up and use various hand and power tools to finish edges, remove flash, clear holes, saw, sand, grind, blast clean or trim molded metal or plastic parts.
• Use hand tools to clean, paste and assemble sand cores.
• Rotate to operate numerous machines to fabricate products ranging from simple to elaborate.
• Setups and dismantles simple to complicated machine fabricating equipment according to instructions, including the flow of lubricants, pressure, and depth of stroke, and installing, positioning, and aligning molds/dies using measuring tools such as rules, micrometers, gauges, feelers, and hand tools.
• Assist with or perform routine maintenance, lesser repairs, or cleaning.
• Operate a forklift - to move and store products and load and unload trucks.
• Enter information and interact with computer software and documents.
• Alloy, transfer, and pour molten metal into molds, ladles, and bull ladles.
• Regulate furnace/metal temperature; stirring, fluxing, and skimming off dross.
• Inspect for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Monitor for unsatisfactory quality or unusual operating conditions and alert the appropriate Supervisor.
• Instructs others on work instructions and specific techniques.
• Responsible for quality of work and to appropriately resolve unusual operating conditions.
• Willingly modifies work schedule and duties to accommodate Company needs - all other duties as assigned.
• May require successful completion of specific education, training or certifications.

Minimum Education: Reading and understanding English language work instructions and some computer use

Preferred Education: Some trade school or equivalent

Minimum Skills/Experience: Effective computer experience, independent decision-making, and effective self-management. One or more years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Skills/Experience: One to three or more years of relevant experience. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, strong mechanical aptitude and proven machine operations and/or mechanical aptitude, effective computer use, basic math skills, independent decision-making, and effective self-management.

Functional Requirements

Consistently able to:

• Manually lift and move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reach forward, reach overhead, lift, carry, crouch, and bend.
• Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering fork truck.
• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks.
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• See, inspect, handle and evaluate product quality.
• Read and understand written English language work instructions.
• Work in non-climate controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions.
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights.
• Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI:
  • Protective Footwear
  • Hearing Protection
  • Protective Eyewear
  • Gloves
  • Additional PPE may be required by specific tasks.

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous medical/dental insurance plan
• Flexible PTO/UTO policy
• 401k with company match
• Company-paid Short-term disability
• Employee assistance plan
• Career advancement
• Formal leadership development
• Education reimbursement program
• Recognition and awards
• Employee events (fishing contests, Christmas turkeys, potlucks, appreciation meals, and more).

Similar job titles

#machine operator, #machine tender, #material handler, #furnace tender, #heat treat

This job posting does include a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO/AA/M/W/Vet/Disability