Machine Operator 1st Shift (5am - 3:20pm Monday - Thursday) Die Cast

Le Sueur Inc.; Le Sueur, Charlottesville (MN, VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Le Sueur is seeking a skilled machine operator to fabricate products using various machines. The role requires mechanical aptitude, effective decision-making, and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. The company offers industry-leading benefits including medical insurance, PTO, and career advancement opportunities.

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

Qualifications

• One or more years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and proven machine operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate numerous machines to fabricate products.
• Set up and dismantle machine fabricating equipment.
• Inspect for quality and troubleshoot problems.

Skills

Effective computer experience

Independent decision-making

Effective self-management

Mechanical aptitude

Basic Math skills

Education

Some trade school or equivalent

Job description

Duties may include:

• 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
• May operate a forklift - to move and store products and load and unload trucks.
• Enter information and interact with computer software and documents.
• Inspect for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems
• 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, plus 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 as 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)