Manufacturing Specialist - Weekends

Coldspring; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Optical benefits

Medical FSA/HSA

Dependent Care FSA

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing (ROA)

PTO

Holidays

Jury Duty

Funeral Leave

Weekend shift differential

Job summary

Coldspring is seeking a full-time, on-site stone production operator in Minnesota. The role involves running a variety of machines (saws, CNC mills, epoxy applicators) and cross-training across areas to meet production demands.

Weekend shifts include a $4.50/hour differential and eligibility for a multi-stage hiring bonus based on pre-employment milestones. Responsibilities include inspecting stone, reading tickets, and ensuring tolerances and specifications are met.

Qualifications

• Must obtain forklift certification (training provided)
• General computer skills and mechanically inclined
• General math skills and ability to read work orders
• Knowledge of CNC milling/turning software (CAD/CAM)
• Color perception suitable for stone work
• Ability to read tape measures (imperial/metric)

Responsibilities

• Inspect stone for quality, dimensions and appearance.
• Read production tickets to determine work to be completed.
• Review steps in production to ensure ticket specs are met.
• Apply tolerance knowledge to repair and cut stones per specs.
• Operate cranes to load/unload stones.
• Set and secure stones in machines per safety rules.
• Index saw blade for stone being cut.
• Operate and program wire saws.
• Set up project components using finishing techniques.
• Use epoxy bonding for stone and materials; attaches components.

Skills

Forklift certification

General computer skills

Mechanically inclined

General math skills

Color perception

Ability to read tape measures

Tools

CNC programming software

3D modeling / CAD / CAM

Job description

Status

This is a full-time; hourly position

Hours

Friday - Sunday: 9am - 9:30pm; overtime as needed

Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees

Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave

Weekend positions earn a $4.50 shift differential in addition to hourly pay when working that shift

Weekend positions are also eligible for a hiring bonus, see below for details

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating a variety of machines to assist in meeting production demands; includes, but not limited to, Saws (diamond blade and wire), Mausoleum Assembly, Epoxy Applicator and Patcher, Polish Machines, Anchoring/Layout, Core Machines, Drilling and Milling Machines, etc. Must be willing to be cross trained and flex to areas when needed to meet customer demand in production.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Inspect stone for quality and appearance; includes, but not limited to, dimensions, thickness, flatness, squareness, etc.
• Read production tickets to determine work to be completed.
• Review work before, during and after various steps in the production process to ensure it meets production ticket specifications; may require the use of patterns and various measuring tools.
• Apply general knowledge of stone tolerances to repair, mill, apply angle and shape cuts, specific tooling and other detailed work that is required per customer specifications.
• Use cranes to load and unload work from the machines as needed.
• Level, brace, secure, wedge and clamp all stone in machines appropriately to meet safety requirements specific to each machine; may require the use of large hammers or pry bars.
• Index the saw blade to the correct size and dimension based upon the stone being cut.
• Operate, maintain and program wire saws.
• Set all project components (floors, walls, roofs, jambs, dividers, doors, granite fronts, bronze doors and windows, steps, benches, anchors, etc.) by applying the correct finishing techniques.
• Apply working knowledge of epoxy and bonding techniques to adhere various stones and materials together; includes, but not limited to, granite-to-granite, brass-to-granite, inlayed granite, Dutchmen patches, skate board deterrents, stainless steel and/or acrylic inlaid letters, etc.
• Load, set, operate and unload polish machine in a safe manner with an overhead or jib crane.
• Install and program specialty patterns and new patterns into an automated machine.
• Set up, operate and maintain the CNC stone mills.

Requirements

• Must obtain forklift certification (training and certification provided by Coldspring for all employees who may be required to operate a forklift).
• General computer skills, mechanically inclined, and general math skills.
• General knowledge of software used to program CNC, milling and/or turning machines, i.e. 3D modeling, CAD and/or CAM software.
• Ability to calculate material needs to meet job requirements and transfer them to the most efficient use of raw materials.
• Understand general and job‑specific stone colors, characteristics, quality and appearance criteria to meet job requirements.
• Must have good color perception and not be color blind or deficient.
• Must be able to read work orders or production tickets, which may include dimensional drawings.
• Ability to read a tape measure, imperial and metric.

HIRING BONUS REQUIREMENTS/DETAILS

1. The candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements (drug test, onboarding).

2. Upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, the new hire for weekends will receive:

• At 60 work days - $500 (must be living our Coldspring values & have no unexcused absences)
• At 6 months - $1,000 (must be living our Coldspring values & performance expectations)
• At 1 year - $1,000 for a total of $2,500 (same expectations as 6-month mark)

MAKE YOUR MARK AND MAKE IT LAST

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 process and need an alternative method for applying, please call or text Karissa Lintgen at 320-685-4681 or email Karissa at [e-mail] for assistance.

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

Coldspring is an affirmative action employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

This is a representation of the position's entire pay grade range. Starting pay is based on an individual's skills, experience, and at the discretion of the hiring team.