Robot Operator (1st shift) Entry level pay starting at $22.00

Twin City Fan & Blower Co.; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan & Blower Co. is seeking a Robot Operator for the 1st shift in Brookings, SD. This entry-level full-time position starts at $21.50 per hour. Responsibilities include setting up, programming, and maintaining machines, adhering to safety guidelines, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate basic math skills. The role requires effective communication in English and the ability to operate hand tools safely. Join Twin City Fan to pursue a rewarding manufacturing career.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma and up to 2 years of experience.
• Read and understand shop orders and blueprints, safety rules, standard work instructions written in English.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for basic setup, program adjustments, operation, and maintenance of the machine.
• Determine specifications and job instructions from blueprints and work orders.
• Measure, inspect, and test completed metal products to ensure compliance.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to use hand tools safely

Ability to read and understand shop orders and blueprints

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Robot Operator (1st shift) Entry level pay starting at $21.50

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: ROBOT005271

• Posted: April 24, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Brookings
101 Sunrise Ridge Rd S
Brookings, SD 57006, USA

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the basic setup, program adjustments, operation, and maintenance of the machine
• Determine specifications and job instructions from reading blueprints, examining work orders, and standard work instructions
• Ability to read weld symbols and tack
• Measure, inspect and test completed metal products to ensure compliance with specifications
• Complete documentation in a timely manner
• Understand plant safety guidelines and pass all required safety training
• Maintain good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned space
• Act, Live, and Behave by TCF Core Values.
• Additional duties may be assigned, dependent upon location and product line.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma and up to 2 years of experience
• Read and understand shop orders and blueprints, safety rules, standard work instructions written in English
• Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to use hand tools in a safe and proper manner

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations, and Required Training

The following certifications and training, if required, will be provided by the company:

• JSA completion, Forklift Operations, PPE identification and usage, Crane Training, hazard awareness/identification, Lift table operations, Riggingsafety

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Continuously lift/move 10 pounds; frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulder height; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk; and hear.
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms at waist level and below the waist, and work in limited space.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, or airborne particles and/or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Safety

Twin City Fan is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Every employee must understand and continually work within the safety and health rules and policies. The use of good judgment and common sense is critical to workplace safety and Twin City Fan expects every employee to work in a safe and conscientious manner.

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