Secondary Operations Operator - 2nd Shift

Velosity; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Velosity Forest Lake is seeking a Secondary Operations Operator on 2nd shift to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. This is an on-site role with a Monday–Friday schedule from 3:00pm to 11:00pm, offering a base pay range of $18.00–$21.00 per hour plus a 5% quarterly bonus target.

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, plus 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred, especially assembly.
• Ability to run multiple jobs concurrently and manage time.
• Basic understanding of scales and measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of secondary operations equipment and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic sorting procedures and assembly work using secondary operations equipment (pad printers, sonic welders).
• Inspect and document parts per inspection instructions.
• Perform trimming work with knives or cutters; assist in assembly and hand painting.
• Read and understand Manufacturing Instruction Manual, BOM, certificate of workmanship and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment; work cooperatively with all employees.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Multi-tasking

Blueprint reading

Measuring equipment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pad printers

Sonic welders

Job description

Velosity Forest Lake is searching for a Secondary Operations Operator on 2nd shift to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN.

This is an on-site position supporting our Forest Lake location.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:00pm

The typical pay range for this role: $18.00-$21.00. This role is also eligible for a 5% quarterly bonus target.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

Who is Velosity?

Velosity Forest Lake is not your typical manufacturing company.

Founded in 1972, we are a state-of-the-art, custom contract manufacturer and injection molder providing creative solutions to our customers' unique manufacturing challenges.

At Velosity, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. Sound like you?

What You'll Love about Velosity:

• A competitive compensation package with generous benefits covering health care, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
• Continued Education opportunities through our tuition reimbursement program
• Great opportunities for growth & advancement
• An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values

Position Summary:

Perform all Secondary Operations procedures

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform basic sorting procedures and assembly work using secondary operations equipment including pad printers and sonic welders
• Inspect and document parts per the Inspection instructions
• Performs trimming work requiring knives or cutters; assists in assembly and hand painting
• Read and understand all information contained in Manufacturing Instruction Manual including but not limited to inspection instructions, bill of materials, certificate of workmanship and work instructions
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Works cooperatively with all employees
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED-General Studies.
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.

Experience/Skills:

• Preferred 1 year experience in manufacturing facility with an emphasis in assembly.
• The ability to run one or more jobs at the same time while completing them on time; professional communication between coworkers and other departments
• Basic understanding of scales and other required measuring equipment; Knowledge of a variety of secondary operations equipment; Understanding of blueprint reading
• To be able to perform daily tasks safely; To work independently with limited supervision

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Walking is required within the office/shop areas. Sitting, standing, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, and fingers are physical requirements. Must have correctable eyesight and good depth perception. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to walk, sit and occasionally climb and balance. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and move objects in a safe manner using proper equipment. Must have dexterity with hands.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them within a timely manner (results oriented); Ability to make decisions with limited information.

Work Environment:

This is a non-smoking, professional manufacturing shop with normal lighting and climate control. This position may require 1 to move throughout the shop and office and may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors as would be customary in an injection molding/ Precision Machining shop.

Protective Clothing Required:

When in certain locations of the facility, eye and ear protection are required. Closed-toed/ Slip resistant shoes are also required in certain locations.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, marital, or disability status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Velosity is an E-Verify employer.

Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.