Punch Shear Operator - D Shift

Daikin Applied Americas; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Growth Opportunities

Climate Controlled Facility

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas in Faribault is seeking a manufacturing team member to support night shift operations. You will perform machine adjustments, TPM, tooling setup, and maintain production standards while using computer systems to manage schedules and timekeeping.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and adherence to 5S practices. Previous hands-on manufacturing experience is preferred, and benefits include medical, pension, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate hand tools.
• Ability to read and understand written English.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make adjustments to ensure proper machine function and TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) and tooling setup on machine as required.
• Utilize and manages Night-Train inventory storage and retrieval system.
• Operate tools/US software and adjust tooling according to parameters.
• Use computer to manage up time sheets, run schedules and related tasks.
• Set up and maintain ink jet printer to identify parts.
• Read and interpret blue prints, sketches or specs to determine sequence and methods.

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!Starting Wage: $31.04 plus $2.30/hr shift differentialShift: D Shift - Friday - Sunday, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM with some overtime - Work 36 hours and get paid for 40!Location: Faribault North

What’s In It For You

• Paid Time Off
• 88 Hours of Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Pension Plan funded by Daikin
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Growth Opportunities
• Climate Controlled Facility

What You Will Do

• Make adjustments to ensure proper machine function and performs minor maintenance such as TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) and tooling setup on machine as required.
• Utilize and manages Night-Train inventory storage and retrieval system.
• Operate ToolsUS software/programs and is able to adjust tooling according to specific parameters.
• Effective use of computer to manage up time sheets, run schedules and other software related tasks to organize and maintain production standards.
• Set up and maintain ink jet printer to ensure proper part identification.
• Set up and operate panel bender in accordance with outlined methods and procedures to form various parts safely and properly.
• Ensure parts are positioned properly to produce parts that conform with engineering drawings.
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Measure work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Adjust on machine and programs as required; remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece to comply with quality standards.
• Stack, mark, and transport finished parts to maintain proper workflow.
• Responsible for maintaining the 5s program for work area.
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as tape measure, caliper, etc.
• Train new members on the various machines, procedures, safe work practices and any pertinent items regarding safety, quality and production.
• Responsible for maintaining the 5s program to ensure a clean work area.
• Follow and understand HOMESafe, Personal Choice and company safety manual requirements.
• Identify and rework defective work pieces to comply with quality standards.
• Read and interpret blue prints, sketches or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling and installing sheet metal products, including machine adjustments and material requirements per engineering requirements.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks), obtain PIT License.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to operate hand tools
• Ability to read and understand written English

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous manufacturing experience

Benefits

• Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Multiple Medical insurance plan options + Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer contributed pension of $2.48 per hour worked into a pension plan managed by the Local 480
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term disability and optional employee paid voluntary long term disability
• 80 hours paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date
• 88 hours company paid holidays
• 48 hours of paid sick and safe time, prorated based on start date
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!