Production Finisher - 2nd Shift

Gemini, Inc.; Cannon Falls (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Get Paid Weekly

4% Retirement Match with Profit   |  S

Generous Paid Time Off

Dental, Vision, Disability and Life

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Gemini, Inc. in Cannon Falls, MN is seeking a Production Finisher to join our team. This on-site role performs finish work on metal letters and logos under general supervision, helping ensure timely, high-quality shipments.

The position runs 5/8 hour days from 3:30 PM to 11:00 PM, pays USD 21.30–27.92 per hour, and includes health benefits, retirement match, and tuition reimbursement. HS diploma preferred; manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, builds shipping containers and ships final product.
• Uses computerized systems to facilitate the shipping of products.
• Belt sands gates, flashing, and unwanted roughness from returns of metal letters and logos.
• Drills and taps letters or stud weld parts for further handling or customer installation.
• Hand finishes areas not accessible at belt sanding.
• Blasts returns of parts to create a consistent, uniform frosted finish.
• Polishes parts to a near‑mirror finish.
• Washes parts to remove polishing compounds or residue.
• Stroke sands parts to create a smooth finish ready for painting or anodizing.

Skills

Computer skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Gemini is looking for a Production Finisher to join the team at our location in Cannon Falls, MN! This position is responsible for working under general supervision demonstrating high proficiency in every step of the letter finishing process in accordance with current job procedures. Come be a part of a positive, people-first culture that is focused on leveraging each team members' strengths to help bring our customers' unique signage products to life.

Wage Range:

USD $21.30 - $27.92 per Hour (Posted range is inclusive of 2nd Shift premium)

Location:

Cannon Falls, MN

Type:

Full Time - On-site

Schedule:

5/8 hour days; 3:30 PM to 11:00 PM (Monday through Friday)

• Overtime is scheduled as needed.

A day in the life of a Production Finisher at Gemini includes:

• Inspects, builds shipping containers and ships final product
• Uses computerized systems to facilitate the shipping of products
• Belt sands gates, flashing, and unwanted roughness from the returns of metal letters and logos.
• Drills and taps letters or stud weld parts for further handling or customer installation.
• Hand finishes the areas on parts that were not accessible at belt sanding.
• Blasts the returns of parts to create a consistent, uniform frosted finish.
• Polishes parts to a "near mirror" consistent finish.
• Washes parts to remove polishing compounds or unwanted residue from the finishing process.
• Stroke sands parts to remove the rough outer layer and create a smooth, consistent finish necessary for painting, polishing, or anodizing.
• Edges and racks parts according to color and requested ship date.
• Maintains a thorough awareness of order dates, reworks, and remakes, plus prioritize workflow accordingly.
• Communicates needs, problems, questions, and ideas with Lead Person or Supervisor.
• Signs and dates quality check sheets after correct completion of the order.
• Logs completed orders and updates the daily area dollar total after the finishing, stroke sanding, and polishing areas.
• Maintains an awareness of and strives to achieve all plant goals.
• Maintains an awareness of inventories/supplies and notifies Lead Person to reorder.
• Maintains an awareness of the means by which process improvements can be achieved and makes related recommendations to Department Supervisor.
• Maintains a positive and productive working relationship with all department employees, Leads, and Supervisors.
• Follows all safe work practices as outlined in company Safety policies.
• Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.
• May perform reasonably similar duties as assigned. This may include backup/helper in anodizing, painting, pouring, timesaving, shipping, oxidizing, patina, and other departments.

Skills And Abilities

• Some computer skills required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis

Education And Experience

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent demonstrated competency through work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The actual title and individual compensation packages are dependent upon various factors unique to each candidate including skillset, training, transferable skills, work experience, qualifications, business needs, market demands, and other job-related reasons. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for other benefits.

How We Show We Care

• $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
• 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
• Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Get Paid Weekly
• Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

About Us

As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. We know what it means to be human, and we strive to make sure our employees feel valued. Due to our incredible family of employees, we have grown substantially and are looking to grow our team further with like-minded individuals that share in our company values: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, Stewardship. At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful vision: Successful Partners. Engaged People. Thriving Communities.

• We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
• Gemini will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For additional assistance email; [e-mail] or call(507) 263-3957and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.