Plastic Parts Finisher & Quality Inspector

Gemini, Inc.; Cannon Falls (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

Paid time off

Dental and vision insurance

Weekly pay

Company resort access

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gemstar Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to join our Cannon Falls, MN team. You will finish, trim, inspect, and package molded plastic components to meet quality standards and customer specs.

Work under supervision with hand tools and finishing equipment, ensuring safe, accurate production. Compensation starts at USD 19.55–25.64 per hour, with standard 5/8 hour shifts 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, on-site, Monday–Friday, plus overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to identify visual defects and carefully handle finished products.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new tools and processes with a commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Maintains an atmosphere of respect and cooperation with coworkers, supervisors, production personnel, and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Trim, deburr, sand, grind, or finish molded plastic parts according to work instructions.
• Remove flash, gates, runners, burrs, and other excess material from molded components.
• Visually inspect finished parts for defects such as cracks, scratches, discoloration, warping, contamination, or incomplete molding.
• Use basic measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify part dimensions and quality requirements.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and finishing equipment safely and effectively.
• Verify product information against work orders, drawings, or production documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow established safety procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and company policies.
• Properly handle and protect finished products to prevent damage during processing, packaging, and shipment.
• Package completed products according to established procedures.
• Communicate quality concerns, equipment issues, material shortages, or production problems to the appropriate supervisor.
• Meet established production schedules and quality expectations.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Supports the onboarding of new team members through training and knowledge sharing
• Performs other duties as assigned for the benefit of the group or organization.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gemstar Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to join our Cannon Falls, MN team. You will finish, trim, inspect, and package molded plastic components to meet quality standards and customer specs.

Work under supervision with hand tools and finishing equipment, ensuring safe, accurate production. Compensation starts at USD 19.55–25.64 per hour, with standard 5/8 hour shifts 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, on-site, Monday–Friday, plus overtime as needed.