Gemstar Manufacturing Specialist - 1st Shift

Gemini, Inc.; Cannon Falls (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

Paid time off

Dental and vision insurance

Weekly pay

Company resort access

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gemstar Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to join our Cannon Falls, MN team. You will finish, trim, inspect, and package molded plastic components to meet quality standards and customer specs.

Work under supervision with hand tools and finishing equipment, ensuring safe, accurate production. Compensation starts at USD 19.55–25.64 per hour, with standard 5/8 hour shifts 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, on-site, Monday–Friday, plus overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to identify visual defects and carefully handle finished products.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new tools and processes with a commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Maintains an atmosphere of respect and cooperation with coworkers, supervisors, production personnel, and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Trim, deburr, sand, grind, or finish molded plastic parts according to work instructions.
• Remove flash, gates, runners, burrs, and other excess material from molded components.
• Visually inspect finished parts for defects such as cracks, scratches, discoloration, warping, contamination, or incomplete molding.
• Use basic measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify part dimensions and quality requirements.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and finishing equipment safely and effectively.
• Verify product information against work orders, drawings, or production documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow established safety procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and company policies.
• Properly handle and protect finished products to prevent damage during processing, packaging, and shipment.
• Package completed products according to established procedures.
• Communicate quality concerns, equipment issues, material shortages, or production problems to the appropriate supervisor.
• Meet established production schedules and quality expectations.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Supports the onboarding of new team members through training and knowledge sharing
• Performs other duties as assigned for the benefit of the group or organization.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Overview

Gemstar Manufacturing® has been a leading manufacturer of custom plastic parts and protective hard cases for over 60 years and operates under two business unit brands. Gemstar Custom Part Solutions is a full-service manufacturer providing solutions to unique custom plastic part needs. Gemstar Protective Hard Cases offers four rugged case lines: Stronghold®, RoboRack®, Sentinel®, and VersaPro®. For more information, visit www.gemstarmfg.com . Gemstar Manufacturing is a division of Gemini, Inc., a second-generation, family-owned wholesale manufacturer of dimensional signage. Gemstar is looking for a Manufacturing Specialist to join the team at our location in Cannon Falls, MN! The position is responsible for finishing, trimming, inspection, and packaging operations on molded plastic components to ensure products meet established quality standards and customer specifications. Under general supervision, you will operate hand tools and finishing equipment, remove excess plastic and imperfections, perform visual and dimensional inspections, and prepare completed products for packaging or the next stage of production. Come be a part of a positive, people-first culture that is focused on leveraging each team members’ strengths to help bring our customer’s unique products to life.

Wage Range: USD $19.55 - 25.64 per Hour

Location: Cannon Falls, MN

Type: Full Time – On-site

Schedule: 5/8 hour days 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Monday through Friday)

• Overtime is scheduled as needed.

A day in the life of a Manufacturing Specialist at Gemstar includes:

• Trim, deburr, sand, grind, or otherwise finish molded plastic parts according to work instructions and specifications.
• Remove flash, gates, runners, burrs, and other excess material from molded components.
• Visually inspect finished parts for defects such as cracks, scratches, discoloration, warping, contamination, or incomplete molding.
• Use basic measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify part dimensions and quality requirements.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and finishing equipment safely and effectively.
• Verify product information against work orders, drawings, or production documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow established safety procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and company policies.
• Properly handle and protect finished products to prevent damage during processing, packaging, and shipment.
• Package completed products according to established procedures.
• Communicate quality concerns, equipment issues, material shortages, or production problems to the appropriate supervisor.
• Meet established production schedules and quality expectations.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Supports the onboarding of new team members through training and knowledge sharing
• Performs other duties as assigned for the benefit of the group or organization.

Skills And Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED

Education And Experience

• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to identify visual defects and inconsistencies and carefully handle finished products
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new tools and processes with a commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Maintains an atmosphere of respect and cooperation with coworkers, supervisors, production personnel, and other departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, plastics, injection molding, assembly, trimming, or production experience preferred.
• Experience using hand tools and basic power tools preferred.

Physical Demands Summary

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, talk, and hear. use hands to handle, feel, finger, or operate objects or tools. reach with hands and arms, and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists.
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color distinction, ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision
• Employee may regularly be required to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime, including extended hours, weekends, holidays, and/or additional shifts as business needs require.

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

• $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
• 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
• Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Get Paid Weekly
• 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.