Machine Operator (Nights/Weekends) - Entry level pay starting at $19.00/hr + Night/ Weekend Shi[...]

Twin City Fan & Blower; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Operator to join their team. In this role, you will operate and maintain specialty machinery to fabricate and assemble products while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and have basic math skills, along with the ability to read shop orders and blueprints. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will contribute to the production process and uphold the company's core values. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity in manufacturing, this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and up to 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialty machinery to fabricate and assemble products.
• Maintain machinery and ensure proper functioning.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reading shop orders and blueprints

Using hand tools safely

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: MACHI004909

Posted: March 27, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Locations

Brookings, SD 57006, USA

Responsibilities

• Operate specialty machinery to fabricate, manufacture, assemble, or move products.
• Maintain and monitor machinery to ensure it functions properly.
• Perform basic setup and breakdown of each machine.
• Demonstrate basic safety measures and precautions.
• Verify dimensions and product specifications.
• Complete documentation and work in a timely manner.
• Maintain good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned space.
• Act, live, and behave by TCF Core Values.
• Additional duties may be assigned, dependent upon location and product line.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma and up to 2 years of experience.
• Read and understand shop orders and blueprints, safety rules, standard work instructions written in English.
• Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to use hand tools in a safe and proper manner.
• Based on department, may be required to operate a forklift, overhead crane, and electric pallet jack.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND REQUIRED TRAINING

The following certifications and training, if required, will be provided by the company:

• JSA completion, Forklift Operations, PPE identification and usage, Crane Training, hazard awareness/identification, Lift table operations, Rigging safety.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

To successfully perform the essential function of this position, employees must have the ability to:

• Continuously lift/move 10 pounds; frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulder height; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk; and hear.
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms at waist level and below the waist, and work in limited space.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, or airborne particles and/or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SAFETY

Twin City Fan is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Every employee must understand and continually work within the safety and health rules and policies. The use of good judgment and common sense is critical to workplace safety and Twin City Fan expects every employee to work in a safe and conscientious manner.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment, nor is it an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as business needs arise. Qualifications are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.