Production Operator / Machine Technician

Labor Solutions, LLC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Labor Solutions, LLC in Minnesota is seeking a Production Operator / Machine Technician to run punch presses, shears and related fabrication equipment. You’ll support packaging, die shop tasks and assembly as needed, with a focus on reliability and safety.

The role involves following blueprints, setups, and production schedules, maintaining quality, and ensuring a clean, organized work area. This position offers first shift hours and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating punch presses, shears, or similar fabrication machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or simple part drawings.
• Willingness to take initiative and assist across departments.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain punch press machines, shears, and related fabrication equipment.
• Inspect and measure finished parts to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Follow work orders, blueprints, and production schedules.
• Perform basic maintenance and tooling changes as needed.
• Assist with packaging, assembly, and die shop tasks as production demands require.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Communicate with supervisors and teammates to keep production running smoothly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Initiative

Safety conscious

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Tools

Punch press machines

Shears

Fabrication machinery

Job description

Job Description

Hours 1st shift Monday - Thursday 6am-3pm and Friday 6am-12pm

Position Overview

We are seeking a Production Operator / Machine Technician who can operate punch presses, shears, and other fabrication machinery. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their day and takes pride in stepping in wherever needed — whether that’s running machines, assisting with packaging, or supporting the die shop.

You’ll be part of a close-knit production team that values reliability, initiative, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain punch press machines, shears, and related fabrication equipment
• Inspect and measure finished parts to ensure quality and accuracy
• Follow work orders, blueprints, and production schedules
• Perform basic maintenance and tooling changes as needed
• Assist with packaging, assembly, and die shop tasks as production demands require
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Communicate with supervisors and teammates to keep production running smoothly

Qualifications

• Experience operating punch presses, shears, or similar fabrication machinery (required)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or simple part drawings
• Willingness to take initiative and assist across departments
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Dependable, team-oriented, and safety-focused

Company Description

Labor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.

Thank you!

Company Description

Labor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.

Thank you!