Manufacturing Specialists & Machine Operators - Taylor, TX

Gemini, Inc.; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match with profit sharing

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Get paid weekly

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Gemini, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Specialist to support the 2nd and 3rd shift teams at our Taylor, TX location. You will learn and demonstrate proficiency across plant positions to help meet business needs, and support the flat cut out, plastics and pronto shops.

The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and flexibility in a positive, people-first culture. You will perform finishing, painting, shipping, laser/router operations, laminating, and Lean/Continuous Improvement tasks, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Secondary school education or equivalent completed.
• 1–2 years of experience in a production environment.
• Preferred: manufacturing experience.
• Preferred: automotive paint experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn and demonstrate proficiency in all plant positions to support business needs.
• Finish and assemble products as instructed by the work order.
• Inspect, count, and confirm order contents against the work order.
• Operate lasers or routers to produce product as directed by the work order.
• Laminate foils or metal to substrates per instructions.
• Participate in Lean/Continuous Improvement activities and duties as assigned.

Skills

Lift 40 lbs

Power tools operation

Education

Secondary school education/CAEC or equivalent

Job description

Gemini is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Specialist to join the 2nd and 3rd shift teams at our location in Taylor, TX. This position is responsible for learning and demonstrating proficiency and flexibility in all positions within the plant to respond to and support any position based on business need. This position supports other internal departments and those of the flat cut out, plastics and pronto shops. Come be a part of a positive, people-first culture that is focused on leveraging each team members’ strengths to help bring our customers’ unique signage products to life.

Compensation and Schedule

Wage Range: $18.90 - 24.77, plus 10% Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Location: Taylor, TX

Type: Full Time – On-site

Schedule: 2nd – 3pm-11:30pm Monday-Friday; 3rd – 11pm-7:30am Sunday - Thursday.

Overtime is scheduled as needed.

A day in the life of a Manufacturing Specialist at Gemini includes:

Letter Finisher

• Ensure products are clean and free from scratches and foreign materials.
• Properly finish and assemble as instructed by the work order.
• Assure each order is complete by counting and matching contents with the work order.

Painter

• Mix appropriate quantity of paint per work order, ensure that the paint is properly mixed as indicated by local conditions and matching paint chips or samples if required by the job.
• Spray products as required, ensuring that paint is applied in a manner consistent with customer requirements and company quality standards.

Shipper

• Inspect finished products for function, aesthetics, and quality, if required, and may clean products as necessary.
• Maintain familiarity with shipping procedures, bill of lading etc. and prepare products for UPS/truck pick-up required.

FCO operator

• Operate lasers or routers to produce product as instructed per the work order.

Laminator

• Use appropriate equipment to laminate either foils or metal to a substrate as instructed by the work order.

Lean/Continuous Improvement

• Will participate in Lean/Continuous Improvement efforts in the plant.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs on a frequent basis.
• Operate a variety of power saws and routers, cutting out letters from plastic sheets.

Education And Experience

• Secondary School education/CAEC or equivalent demonstrated competency through work experience.
• 1 – 2 years of experience in a production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing Experience.
• Automotive Paint Experience.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The actual title and individual compensation packages are dependent upon various factors unique to each candidate including skillset, training, transferable skills, work experience, qualifications, business needs, market demands, and other job-related reasons. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for other benefits.

How We Show We Care

• 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing.
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick).
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance.
• Get Paid Weekly.
• Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

About Us

As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. We know what it means to be human, and we strive to make sure our employees feel valued. Due to our incredible family of employees, we have grown substantially and are looking to grow our team further with like-minded individuals that share in our company values: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, Stewardship. At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful vision: Successful Partners. Engaged People. Thriving Communities. This vision guides how we show up every day for our customers, for one another, and for the communities we call home.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Gemini will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For additional assistance email: [e-mail] or call [phone] and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.