Manufacturing Machine Cleanout (3rd Shift)

City of Shakopee, MN; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a hands-on team member in a machining environment in Marshalltown, IA. You will prioritize safety while maintaining coolant systems, removing chips, and operating forklifts to support manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED and can work independently. Experience operating stand-up forklifts and pallet jacks is required to ensure smooth daily operations and adherence to safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time; strength in arms and legs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to safely operate stand-up forklifts and motorized ride-on pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all job duties with Safety as a priority and in compliance with Safety Rules.
• Maintain machine coolant levels
• Remove chips/shavings from machines
• Empty chip tubs using a forklift
• Change machine coolant when directed
• Recycle used coolant using Emerson equipment
• Align with all safety and work instructions.
• Maintain clear communication within department.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping rules, standards, and clean/restock as the need arises.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Safety compliance

Independent work

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Conduct all job duties with Safety as a priority and in compliance with Safety Rules.
• Maintain machine coolant levels
• Remove chips/shavings from machines
• Empty chip tubs using a forklift
• Change machine coolant when directed
• Recycle used coolant using Emerson equipment
• Align with all safety and work instructions.
• Maintain clear communication within department.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping rules, standards, and clean/restock as the need arises.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time; strength in arms and legs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to safely operate stand-up forklifts and motorized ride-on pallet jacks

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• 2 – 3 years experience working in a machine shop

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
• Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.