Saw Operator/General Machine Operator- 2nd Shift

L.S. Starrett Company; Waite Park (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Tru-Stone Technologies in Waite Park, MN, is hiring a Saw Operator for the 2nd shift (Fridays off). The role runs 1:30 pm–11:30 pm, Monday–Thursday, with a 15% hourly shift differential. A $2,000 sign-on bonus plus $1,000 for second shift in the first year is available.

Benefit package includes health, HSA, dental, vision, 401k, and more. Prepare and operate general machining equipment (saws, grinders, lathes, drills, mills) and inspect products to print.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and/or experience with saw equipment.
• At least 6 months manufacturing experience.
• Basic knowledge of inspection tools, arithmetic, geometry and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures to meet safety, quality and production goals.
• Lay out reference lines and machining locations with tools.
• Set and adjust machine controls per specifications and material.
• Maneuver large granite pieces using appropriate tools.
• Follow production schedules and orders.
• Arrange work in specified order or pattern.

Skills

Inspection tools knowledge

Mathematics aptitude

Accuracy and thoroughness

Spatial reasoning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent experience

Saw equipment knowledge

6 months manufacturing experience

Tools

Saw equipment

Job description

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Job description:

About Tru-Stone Technologies

Starrett Tru-Stone Technologies is currently seeking a experienced SAW OPERATOR FOR OUR 2ND SHIFT. Fridays off! Second shift is 4, 10 hours days. We are looking for detail oriented, quality minded candidates to join our team.

Our skilled technicians build products using granite and other mediums to be used in precision metrology, semi-conductor and other industries in our state-of-the-art, climate controlled facility located in Waite Park, Minnesota. We are in close proximity to St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Clearwater and other central Minnesota cities/towns.

We offer a $2000.00 sign-on bonus plus and additional $1000.00 for 2nd shift, in your first year.

This 2nd shift position wage range is $20-$25 per hour depending on exprience, plus a shift differential of 15% per hour.

2nd shift hours are 1:30 pm to 11:30 pm Monday – Thursday. Must be able to train on 1st shift.

Competitive wages and an excellent benefit package include: Health, HSA with company contributions, Flex, Dental, Vision, LTD and Life Insurance, Immediate 401k participation with a company match, and Profit Sharing Bonus Program. Safety shoe and eye wear reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement program and our employees receive a Referral Bonus. Tru-Stone is an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepare and perform operations to product such as setting up and running general machining equipment including: saws, grinders, manual lathes, drills, mills, and polishing rounds. Inspect product to print requirements. Monitor products on a continuous basis to ensure products are of prescribed quality and meet both Customer and Company expectations, requirements, and standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow established work procedures, and perform work assignments as required to meet all Starrett Tru-Stone safety, quality and production goals.
• Lay out reference lines and machining locations on work, using layout tools and applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques.
• Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, utilizing knowledge of machine operation. Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools according to machining instructions or knowledge of material properties.
• Maneuver large pieces of granite using various tools and equipment.
• Follow processing schedules and production orders concerning duty assignments.
• Arrange work in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and/or experience with saw equipment a plus
• At least 6 months manufacturing experience

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic knowledge of inspection tools, including their uses and maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

This is an in facility position and not avaiable for remote work.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• saw machine: 1 year (Required)
• manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person