Robot Operator (2nd and 3rd shift) Entry level pay starting at $22.00+shift differential

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd.; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. in Mitchell, SD is seeking a skilled technician to operate and maintain manufacturing equipment. You will read blueprints, follow work orders, perform basic measurements, and ensure safety guidelines are followed to produce quality metal products.

This role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and teamwork within a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to learn and grow alongside experienced colleagues at Twin City Fan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with up to 2 years experience.
• Ability to read shop orders and blueprints.
• Knowledge of safety rules and English-written standard work instructions.

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.
• Maintains 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic math skills

Hand tools use

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

KEY 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
• Maintains 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, Rigging safety
• Understands SQDE Metrics, LDMS, Issue boards, 5S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

To successfully perform the essential function of this position, employees must have the ability to:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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