Manufacturing Specialist - Cubic 2nd Shift

Coldspring; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Optical

Medical FSA/HSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

PTO & holidays

Jury Duty & Funeral Leave

Job summary

Coldspring, a family‑owned leader in quarrying and fabrication, is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist for the Cubic 2nd Shift in Cold Spring, MN. The role involves operating machines such as diamond blade and wire saws, epoxy application, and CNC stone mills to meet production needs.

You will inspect stone quality, read tickets, and ensure accuracy with patterns and measurements. A forklift certification and basic math/reading skills are required; shift differential adds $1.00/hour.

Qualifications

• Must obtain forklift certification (training provided).
• General computer, mechanical, and math skills.
• Knowledge of software used to program CNC, milling, or turning machines (3D modeling, CAD, CAM).
• Ability to calculate material needs to meet job requirements.
• Understanding of stone colors, characteristics, and quality criteria.
• Good color perception; not color blind or deficient.
• Ability to read work orders or production tickets, including drawings.
• Ability to read tape measures in imperial and metric.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of machines to meet production demands (diamond blade, wire saws, polish machines, CNC mills).
• Inspect stone for quality, dimensions, thickness, flatness, and squareness.
• Read and interpret production tickets and patterns; verify work steps.
• Load, set, clamp, and secure stone; use cranes to move material.
• Set up and program wire saws; apply finishing techniques and epoxy bonding.
• Maintain safe operation and cross-train to other areas as needed.

Skills

Forklift certification

Reading tape measures

Basic math skills

Reading production tickets

CNC/CAM software familiarity

Tools

CAD

CAM

3D modeling

Job description

Manufacturing Specialist – Cubic 2nd Shift

To apply, complete a Coldspring application at coldspringusa.com/careers, choose the desired job, and then click on "Apply Online Now."

Job Info

• Location: Cold Spring, MN
• Department: Granite West
• Supervisor: John Rea
• Pay Grade & Range: $19.00 – $27.50 (+ shift differential)
• Status: Full‑time hourly position
• Hours: Monday‑Wednesday 3:30 pm – 3:00 am, Thursday 3:30 pm – 11:00 pm (overtime as needed)
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care FSA, Basic Life Plan, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) with Company Match, Profit Sharing, PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty & Funeral Leave

Shift Differential

Second shift positions earn a $1.00 shift differential in addition to hourly pay.

About Us

Coldspring, a family‑owned business since 1898, is a leading quarrier and fabricator of natural stone and bronze for architectural, memorial, residential, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Cold Spring, Minnesota, the company employs 800 people nationwide, operating 30 quarries and multiple fabrication sites. Coldspring's success stems from the dedication of its team, a commitment to innovation, and a focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations while upholding corporate sustainability.

What We Believe: To cultivate a culture of engagement, we emphasize the importance of physical, financial, social, community, career, and spiritual well‑being—an approach we refer to as Well‑Being 6.

Our Values: HONOR—Honesty & Integrity, Organized & Purposeful, Nimbleness & Innovation, Open & Transparent, Respect & Trust.

Join Our Team: At Coldspring, employees benefit from profit sharing, 401(k) match, extensive training and career advancement opportunities, professional development, financial services, on‑site coaching, wellness counseling, and more.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for operating a variety of machines to meet production demands, including diamond blade and wire saws, mausoleum assembly, epoxy applicator, polish machines, anchoring/layout, core machines, drilling and milling machines, etc. The employee must be willing to cross‑train and flex to areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect stone for quality and appearance, including dimensions, thickness, flatness, and squareness.
• Read production tickets to determine work to be completed.
• Review work before, during, and after various steps to ensure it meets specifications, using patterns and measuring tools.
• Apply general knowledge of stone tolerances to repair, mill, apply angle and shape cuts, and specific tooling per customer specifications.
• Use cranes to load and unload work from machines.
• Level, brace, secure, wedge, and clamp all stone in machines to meet safety requirements.
• Index saw blades to the correct size and dimension based on the stone being cut.
• Operate, maintain, and program wire saws.
• Set all project components by applying correct finishing techniques.
• Apply working knowledge of epoxy and bonding techniques to adhere various stones and materials.
• Load, set, operate, and unload polish machine safely with overhead or jib crane.
• Install and program specialty patterns and new patterns into an automated machine.
• Set up, operate, and maintain CNC stone mills.

Qualifications

• Must obtain forklift certification (training and certification provided).
• General computer, mechanical, and math skills.
• Knowledge of software used to program CNC, milling, or turning machines (3D modeling, CAD, CAM).
• Ability to calculate material needs to meet job requirements.
• Understanding of stone colors, characteristics, and quality criteria.
• Good color perception; not color blind or deficient.
• Ability to read work orders or production tickets, including dimensional drawings.
• Ability to read tape measure in imperial and metric.

Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application, please call or text Karissa Lintgen at 320‑685‑4681 or email [e-mail] for assistance.

EEO and Diversity Statements

COLDSPRING IS A VETERAN‑FRIENDLY, WELLNESS‑ORIENTED, TOBACCO‑FREE COMPANY.

Coldspring is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VETERANS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.