Polish Machine Operator - Weekends

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Optical

Medical FSA/HSA

Dependent Care FSA

401K with company match

Profit sharing (ROA)

PTO (vacation)

Holidays

Jury duty

Job summary

Coldspring in Minnesota seeks a Polish Machine Operator to load, set up, operate and unload the polish machine for granite products according to production tickets.

You will verify slab dimensions, load with an overhead crane, adjust speeds, and perform touch-up work with hand and air tools, ensuring finishes meet specs. Weekend shifts include a bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• Must obtain forklift certification (training provided).
• General knowledge of software used to program CNC, milling and turning machines (CAD/CAM).
• Ability to perform multiple duties and switch tasks to avoid production interruptions.
• Ability to read work orders and production tickets, including dimensional drawings.

Responsibilities

• Verify slab length, width, flatness and squareness using tape measure, square, straight edge or level.
• Load and unload granite products into the polish machine with an overhead crane.
• Align and square stone to the polish machine; clamp small stones to larger ones as needed.
• Set up and operate the automated polish machine to achieve desired finishes (e.g., Antique, Hone, Diamond varieties).
• Inspect stone tolerance, quality and appearance; monitor line speed for efficiency.
• Touch up and detail work with hand and air tools.
• Layout stone for saw cuts per production tickets to maximize material use.
• Record work performed in the JDE system and match tickets to finished stone.

Skills

Forklift certification

CNC software

Reading tape measure

Math skills

Tools

CAD/CAM software

CNC machines

Job description

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 **

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

JOB SUMMARY:

The Polish Machine Operator is responsible for loading, set up, operation and unloading the polish machine to apply top or edge polishing to a variety of granite products per production ticket requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Use tape measure, square, straight edge and/or level to verify slab length, width, flatness and squareness; dimensions are verified multiple times during the production process.


• Load and unload granite products into the polish machine with an overhead crane; smaller pieces may be loaded into the machine by hand.


• Align and square stone to the polish machine as needed.


• Clamp small stones to larger stones as needed to prevent movement during polishing process.


• Set up and operate the automated polish machine to process the correct sequence of polishing bricks to the stone to achieve the correct finish; bricks range from coarse to fine and finishes include Antique, Hone, Diamond Varieties, Pacific, Polish, Shot Sawn, Smooth, Textured, Thermal, Velvet, etc.


• Inspect stone for general and job specific acceptance of stone tolerance, quality and appearance criteria; use gloss meter when necessary.


• Monitor the polish machines during operation to adjust line speed for optimal performance.


• Touch up and detail work using a variety of hand and air tools.


• Layout stone to indicate work segment cuts for the saws per production ticket specifications, yielding the maximum use of stone.


• Scan production ticket to record work performed in the JDE system; match ticket with correct stone when work is complete.


• Change bricks on polishing heads as needed based on finish type or wear to the bricks.


• Inspect the integrity of the polish heads and bricks multiple times during the work shift.

Requirements

• Must obtain forklift certification (training and certification provided by Coldspring for all employees who may be required to operate a forklift).


• General knowledge of software used to program CNC, milling and/or turning machines, i.e. 3D modeling, CAD and/or CAM software.


• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another, to avoid interruptions in production.


• Ability to work independently, with little or no supervision.


• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, with an emphasis in time management, improving efficiencies and exercising independent judgment to determine work priority and urgency.


• Mechanically inclined.


• General math skills.


• Must be able to read work orders or production tickets, which may include dimensional drawings.


• Ability to read a tape measure, imperial and metric.


• Work as a self-motivated team member who adheres to all safety protocols and is willing to cross-train as needed.

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 Affinitive Action Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.