Production Specialist - 1st Shift

Award Staffing; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

401(k)

Paid sick time

Job summary

Award Staffing in Chaska, MN is seeking a Production Specialist to join their team. The role involves assembling custom water purification systems, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring proper functionality of equipment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or GED), and experience with hand and power tools. The position offers a pay rate of $20.00-$25.00/hr and benefits like medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three years of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the production and assembly of custom water purification systems.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to determine material needs.
• Configure items for proper fitment.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Experience and confidence with hand and power tools

Ability to measure accurately

Communication and collaboration skills

Adaptability and problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About the Opportunity

• Job Title: Production Specialist
• Pay Rate Range: $20.00-$25.00/hr
• Location: Chaska, MN
• Schedule: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 7AM-3:30PM (optional overtime)
• Position Type: Temp to Hire

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, procedures, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-1 and short group situations to other employees of the organization
• Ability to measure quickly and accurately to 1/16th of an inch
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or blueprints
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or-two-step instructions
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
• Experience and confidence with hand and power tools
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds by self
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Communicate and collaborate effectively, working well with others and contributing to a positive team environment
• Adapt and problem-solve, handling change, identifying issues, and finding solutions
• Demonstrate reliability and initiative, showing up consistently, taking ownership, and seeking opportunities to improve
• Deliver quality results safely and efficiently, meeting productivity standards while following proper procedures

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the production and assembly of custom water purification systems using existing mechanical skills and new industry-specific skills taught on the job
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to determine size and type of material needed
• Configure items for proper fitment
• Bolts, glues, screws, or otherwise fasten parts together
• Fabricate according to specifications, drawings and/or verbal direction
• Operate machines required to perform production work of assembling parts
• Test fitment of parts before modifying pieces and parts
• Measure, cut and fasten plumbing materials such as PVC pipe, stainless steel pipe, copper pipe or other galvanized materials
• Fasten and secure customized production material onto custom frames
• Test equipment to ensure proper functionality
• Assist with preparing systems and loose equipment to go out for shipment
• Help with receiving material and items and follow proper procedures

Miscellaneous Duties and Responsibilities

• Other tasks, duties and projects as assigned
• Organize production parts and inventory according to established practices and procedures
• Participate in cross-training activities to assist in other areas of production when needed

Benefits

• May accrue up to 48 hours of paid sick time per year
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term disability
• 401(k)

AAP/EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Award Staffing Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace/EEO Employer.