Manufacturing Operator - 1st Shift

Velosity; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Bonus program

Job summary

Velosity Forest Lake is seeking a Manufacturing Operator on 1st shift to support our facility in Forest Lake, MN. You will be responsible for production, documentation and product quality, working on an on-site basis with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00am to 3:00pm.

The role offers a typical pay range of $18.00–$21.00 per hour and eligibility for a 5% target bonus program, along with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability plans, plus a 401(k) match, PTO

Qualifications

• Previous production experience required.
• Ability to run a manual work center and monitor automatic centers.
• Ability to count and report production and scrap as required.
• Knowledge of scales and measuring equipment; ability to read a print.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to produce products correctly the first time, on time.
• Follow documented processes and instructions to meet customer expectations.
• Make effective decisions about part acceptance while operating manual or automatic work centers.
• Accurately count product and label packaging.
• Document required information using good documentation practices on all company records.
• Inspect and document parts per the Inspection instructions.
• Provide input to improve production and engineering development operations.
• Notify team members of changes in part quality or equipment controls.

Skills

Production experience

Read prints

Manual & automatic centers

Safety & documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Scales

Injection molding presses

Job description

Velosity Forest Lake is searching for a Manufacturing Operator on 1st shift to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. The Manufacturing Operator is responsible for production, documentation and product quality.

This is an on-site position.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

The typical pay range for this role: $18.00 - $21.00. This role is also eligible for our 5% target bonus program.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

Who is Velosity?

Velosity Forest Lake is not your typical manufacturing company.

Founded in 1972, we are a state-of-the-art, custom contract manufacturer and injection molder providing creative solutions to our customers' unique manufacturing challenges.

At Velosity, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.

What You'll Love about Velosity:

• A competitive compensation package with generous benefits covering health care, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
• Continued Education opportunities through our tuition reimbursement program
• Great opportunities for growth & advancement
• An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values
• Casual Dress Code

Key Responsibilities:

• Work/collaborate with a team to produce products correctly the first time, on time.
• Follow documented processes and instructions to manufacture products to meet our customer's expectations.
• Make effective/accurate decisions about part acceptance while operating manual or automatic work centers.
• Accurately count product and label packaging accordingly.
• Document required information using good documentation practices on all company records.
• Inspect and document parts per the Inspection instructions
• Provide continual input suggestions to team members to improve the effectiveness of production and engineering development operations.
• Recognize, comprehend, and react to changes in part quality, work center and equipment controls. Notify team members as issues/concerns arise.
• Conduct effective shift handoffs to incoming personnel including effective communication about work center/product statuses, scrap levels, run challenges, and best practices/job nuances to improve the likelihood of success for the incoming shift.
• Follow company processes and procedures including medical cleanrooms / controlled environments.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED-General Studies.
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.

Experience/Skills:

• Previous production experience required.
• Ability to run a manual work center and maintain cycle, tend to multiple automatic work centers as assigned, ability to count and report production produced and scrap as required.
• Basic understanding of scales and other required measuring equipment; knowledge of a variety of injection molding presses; understand how to read a print; successful completion of Paulson Molding Fundamentals 1 & 2
• To perform daily tasks safely; to work independently with limited supervision; to understand how and when to react to changes in product quality

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Walking is required within the shop areas. Sitting, standing, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, and fingers are physical requirements. Must have correctable eyesight and good depth perception. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to walk, sit and occasionally climb and balance. Must be able to lift 40 pounds and move objects in a safe manner using proper equipment. Must have dexterity with hands.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them within a timely manner (results oriented); Ability to make decisions with limited information.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment:

This is a non-smoking, professional manufacturing shop with normal lighting and climate control. This position may require one to move throughout the shop and office and may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors as would be customary in an injection molding/ Precision Machining shop. The ability to work overtime when needed.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Protective Clothing Required:

When in certain locations of the facility, eye and ear protection are required. Closed-toed/ Slip resistant shoes are also required in certain locations.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, familial status, disability status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Velosity is an E-Verify employer.

Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.