Manufacturing Operator

2670 DDP Specialty Elect Mat US LLC; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is hiring a Manufacturing Operator for the Fabrication Team in Edina, MN. The role supports production across finishing, testing, packaging, and material handling within the water elements production line.

Responsibilities include operating and monitoring equipment, following procedures, and reading production schedules. Candidates should be prepared for physically demanding shifts, with up to 8–12 hours on their feet and potential exposure to typical plant conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Able to read and navigate HMI panels.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Follow operating discipline to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Operate and monitor process equipment and control systems.
• Read production schedule and set up products for the day.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to odors, noise, dust, heat, and chemicals.
• Stand and walk for long periods; lift up to 45 lbs, pull up to 82 lbs, push up to 50 lbs.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading HMIs

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

HMI panels

Forklift operation

Job description

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.

Manufacturing Operator – Fabrication Team – Edina, MN

The Manufacturing Operator, aligned to the Fabrication area, is responsible for performing manufacturing processes in any combination of required tasks associated with the safe and efficient operation of the production line as it relates to producing water elements (membrane). They will be involved in multiple different phases of the production and will perform tasks as specified in written procedures to support the full production process; manufacturing/rolling, finishing, testing/packaging, and handling of materials.

Shift Information

• 2 Positions Opening for 2C shift (Tuesday – Saturday, 8hrs from 2:30pm – 10:30pm)
• 2 Positions Opening for 3C shift (Tuesday – Saturday, 8hrs from 10:30pm – 6:30am)

Responsibilities

• Follow Operating Discipline principles, procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
• Operate and field check process equipment by monitoring process conditions, equipment, and control systems if necessary.
• Read production schedule to determine set up product to be produced during the current day's production run.
• Responsible for working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals and other elements.
• While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to stand; stand and/or walk for up to 8 or 12 hours per day, walk (up and down stairs); twist; bend; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb for extended periods of time; and will require the ability to lift, maneuver and carry up to 45 lbs, pull with up to 82 lbs force and push with up to 50 lbs force.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English is required.
• Able to read and navigate Human-Machine-Interface (HMI) panels.
• A valid state driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in warehouse/logistics/ manufacturing or production is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 year’s chemical or industrial manufacturing experience or 4+ years military experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and can learn new systems quickly is preferred.
• Fork Lift; power materials handling equipment operation experience/certification is preferred.

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