Foam Molding Operator (1st Shift)

Alexandria Industries; Wheaton (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite clinic

Medical, dental and vision from day 1

Save on medical premiums with wellness

Solarte Health $0 out-of-pocket

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alexandria Industries in Wheaton, MN is seeking a Foam Molding Operator for 1st shift to produce molded foam parts that meet customer specs and quality standards. You will paint, trim, inspect, and finish products following established production processes, ensuring safe and efficient output.

The role requires reading templates, following work instructions, and supporting daily production needs. Full-time schedule is Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-5:00pm, with competitive hourly pay and growth

Qualifications

• Ability to recognize and respond to safety concerns.
• Basic math skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and make decisions in a production environment.
• Ability to learn processes through on-the-job training.
• Ability to frequently handle and carry items up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds (40+ pounds requires a team lift or crane).
• Ability to work around dust, fumes, odors, loud noise, and moving equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Paint and trim molded foam products to customer specifications.
• Follow templates and work instructions for paint patterns and material changeovers.
• Inspect parts and follow quality standards throughout the production process.
• Support daily production needs and help prioritize work within the department.
• Work closely with team members to maintain efficient production flow.

Skills

Safety awareness

Basic math

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

On-the-job learning

Team lifting/handling up to 40 lbs

Work around dust, fumes, odors, loud

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $24.40 USD
  The anticipated pay range for this position is budgeted. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job- related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Description

Foam Molding Operator, 1st Shift

Pay: $18.00 to $24.40 per hour
Location: Wheaton, MN
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-5:00pm

Who we are

Alexandria Industries has been making custom aluminum extrusions since 1966. We are headquartered in Alexandria, Minnesota, with plants in Minnesota and Indiana. We follow servant leadership, which means our leaders support our people so they can do their best work.

About the job

We are hiring a Foam Molding Operator to produce molded foam parts that meet customer specifications and quality standards. In this role, you will paint, trim, inspect, and finish products while following established production processes. The Foam Molding Operator helps ensure customers receive quality parts produced safely and efficiently.

What a Foam Molding Operator does

• Paint and trim molded foam products to customer specifications.
• Follow templates and work instructions for paint patterns and material changeovers.
• Inspect parts and follow quality standards throughout the production process.
• Support daily production needs and help prioritize work within the department.
• Work closely with team members to maintain efficient production flow.

Required

• Ability to recognize and respond to safety concerns.
• Basic math skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and make decisions in a production environment.
• Ability to learn processes through on-the-job training.
• Ability to frequently handle and carry items up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds (40+ pounds requires a team lift or crane).
• Ability to work around dust, fumes, odors, loud noise, and moving equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred (not required)

• Previous manufacturing or production experience.
• Experience using hand tools, trimmers, or paint equipment.
• Experience performing quality inspections.

What we offer

• Free onsite clinic: routine care, labs, and vaccinations at no cost
• Medical, dental, and vision from day one
• Save $1,500 or more a year on medical premiums with our wellness program
• Solarte Health: $0 out-of-pocket for services like imaging, orthopedics, and mental health care for you and your family on our medical plan
• 401(k) with up to a 3% company match
• 80 hours of PTO your first year, plus 64 hours of paid holidays
• 100% tuition reimbursement for job-related classes

Alexandria Industries is an equal opportunity employer.

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