Master Brake Operator - Faribault South

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Growth opportunities

Climate controlled facility

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc in Faribault, MN is hiring for a Master Brake Operator/related role on a weekend shift. Starting wage is $31.57 per hour, with a Friday-Sunday 6:00am–6:30pm schedule in a climate-controlled facility.

This position emphasizes reading blueprints, operating brake presses, measuring parts, maintaining safety, and training new staff. Eligible employees receive PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, a pension plan, tuition reimbursement, a referral bonus, and growth

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blue prints, sketches or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabrication.
• High School education or equivalent with manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate brake presses to form parts per specifications.
• Measure parts and adjust machines to meet quality standards.
• Maintain 5S and safety requirements in a climate-controlled facility.
• Train new members and assist with minor maintenance tasks.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Manufacturing software

Spreadsheet software

Hand tools

English communication

Education

High School/GED

Tools

PIT License

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Starting Wage: $31.57 Shift: Weekend Shift - 6:00am-6:30pm Friday-Sunday Location: Daikin Applied - Faribault South

What’s in it for you:

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Pension Plan funded by Daikin
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Growth Opportunities
• Climate Controlled Facility

Your Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blue prints, sketches or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling and installing sheet metal products, including machine adjustments and material requirements per engineering requirements.
• Set up, program, and operate brake presses in accordance with outlined methods and procedures to safely and properly form various parts.
• Set stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule or template.
• Position work piece against stops or align layout marks with die or blade.
• Coordinate foot and hand motions to operate equipment, including foot pedals.
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Measure work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Make adjustments on machine and programs as required; remove burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale from work piece to comply with quality standards.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies or work pieces.
• Stack, mark and transport finished parts.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing software and Spreadsheet software.
• Ability to set up and operate all brakes in their work area to qualify for Master Brake Operator designation, including properly making adjustments, consistently using pre-controls, and meeting or exceeding quality requirements.
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as tape measure, caliper, hook rule, etc.
• Train new members on the various machines, procedures, safe work practices and any pertinent items regarding safety, quality and production.
• Responsible for maintaining the 5s program to ensure a clean work area.
• Follow and understand HOMESafe, Persona Choice and company safety manual requirements.
• Identify and rework defective work pieces to comply with quality standards.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks), obtain PIT License.
• All other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications:

• The ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials, stand for majority of the shift, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper PPE.
• The ability to use hand tools for extended periods of time.
• The ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• High School Education/GED OR Minimum 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production environment.

Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple Medical insurance plan options + Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer contributed pension of $2.50 per hour worked into a pension plan managed by the Local 480 Company
• Life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term disability and optional employee paid voluntary long-term disability
• 80 hours paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date
• 88 hours company paid holidays
• 48 hours of paid sick and safe time, prorated based on start date
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong – and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.