Machine Operator

Minneapolis Glass Company; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sponsored pension

Health insurance (low deductible)

Strong community culture

Work-life balance

Promotion opportunities from within

Job summary

Minneapolis Glass Company in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a full-time Machine Operator for first shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) to join our Glass Fabrication Team. The role involves operating large equipment, loading sheets of glass, and ensuring quality production to meet schedules.

The position offers a competitive union salary starting at $29.82/hr with overtime after 8 hours and increases to $32.86/hr after 12 months, plus strong benefits and a culture focused on growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of experience operating production machines or in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of glass fabrication strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to work with tools and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines that manufacture glass products.
• Perform basic equipment setup and maintenance to ensure quality production.
• Use standard operating processes to ensure jobs are completed on time and to spec.
• Maintain attention to detail and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Physical capability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Minneapolis Glass Company in Brooklyn Park, MN is looking to hire a full-time Machine Operator on first shift to join our Glass Fabrication Team. Do you have experience operating large equipment to produce glass products? Do you want variety in your daily responsibilities to ensure all glass is produced with high quality and on-time to meet the production schedules? Would you like to join a glass & metal manufacturing and construction company that cares and truly values your hard work and skills? If so, please read on!

This position earns a competitive union salary starting at $29.82/hr and eligible for daily overtime after 8 hours. After 12 months in the production role, the salary would be $32.86/hr. This is a first shift operation with a predictable work schedule 6:00am - 2:30pm. We also provide amazing benefits and perks including a company sponsored pension, strong low deductible health insurance plan, a really strong community culture, healthy work-life balance, and promotion opportunities from within

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MACHINE OPERATOR

As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating machines that manufacture glass products. This position involves a high level of physical activity and hands‑on work. Taking big sheets of raw glass, you use various machinery to cut, edge or polish to create a finished glass product for distribution. You will be responsible for basic equipment set up and maintenance to ensure high quality production.

Using our standard operating processes and software, you will ensure product in created for jobs on time and to specifications. Attention to detail and accuracy are key to success. Your ideas matter and will be key to continuous improvement for Minneapolis Glass.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience operating production machines or manufacturing work
• Knowledge of glass fabrication strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to work with tools and trouble shoot issues with equipment
• Must be physically capable of performing the work, with ability to lift up to 75 lbs. unassisted and stand for 8 hours a day.

Do you excel in a team environment? Are you mechanically inclined? Are you accountable and willing to take the initiative to solve problems? Are you eager to learn, organized, and self‑motivated? If yes, you might just be perfect for this machine operator position!

PAY RATE

Production workers start at $29.82/hr and progress to $32.86/hr after 12 months.

WORK SCHEDULE

This machine operator position is full-time on first shift with a schedule of 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM and paid daily overtime beyond 8 hours.

ABOUT MINNEAPOLIS GLASS

Since 1937, we have been offering the best custom glass fabrication and glazing services throughout the Midwest. Our integrated technology automates production, capacity planning, and project management for fewer surprises and faster fixes. We are a woman-owned contractor who strives to maintain the long-term success of customers, industries, and communities. By continuously innovating our manufacturing and installation processes, we eliminate confusion and make doing business easier.

With 8+ years of average employee tenure and eight decades in business, we continue to make our team a priority in our business. We have competitive wages, company sponsored pension, and a supportive culture. Our employees also enjoy opportunities for growth, a family‑like team, and a manageable workload. We're proud of our strong values of relationships, integrity, expertise, ownership, and perseverance - you will feel the difference!

Location: 55445 EEO/AA