Shear Set Up

Manufacturing in America

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match
ESOP ownership
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance

Job summary

Assurance Manufacturing is seeking skilled individuals to join our employee-owned team in Minnesota. We manufacture precision sheet metal, stamping, machining, and assembly, with a focus on quality and safety in a modern facility.

As a Shear Setup role, you will set up and operate power shear, manage inventory, and ensure accurate dimensions while adhering to safety guidelines. Expect a collaborative environment and opportunities for growth within an ESOP-driven company.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • At least one year of experience as a shear setup.
  • Thorough understanding of the power shear.
  • Ability to operate a hoist or crane.
  • Ability to operate a forklift.
  • Ability to follow proper safety protocols.
  • Reliable and good attendance.
  • Good teamwork skills.
  • Ability to read and written instructions, diagrams, setup sheets, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

  • Sets up and operates power shear to cut metal sheets into blanks for production equipment.
  • Stores materials neatly so they may be located and protected from damage.
  • Keeps track of inventory and issues to jobs, matching start dates and hot jobs.
  • Mic every skid of material and verify supplier tags.
  • Rotate material so older P.O.s are used first to meet customer certs.
  • Unloads trucks and receives materials using overhead crane or forklift.
  • Position stops and guides to set cut length; use gauges for accuracy.
  • Lifts workpiece manually or with forklift; hoists material as needed.
  • Inspect work with tape, gauge, or micrometer to verify dimensions.
  • Identify and report safety or quality issues to supervisor/manager.

Skills

Shear setup experience
Power shear understanding
Hoist crane operation
Forklift operation
Safety protocols
Reading blueprints/instructions
Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Technical/vocational schooling preferred

Tools

Micrometer
Tape measure

Job description

Join Our Employee-Owned Team at Assurance Manufacturing!

Assurance Manufacturing, a leader in precision sheet metal fabrication, stamping, machining, and assembly, is looking for talented individuals to join our employee-owned team. We operate in a modern manufacturing facility and are committed to providing comprehensive and rewarding work experience.

Benefits
  • Health & Wellness: Medical/HSA, Dental, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
  • Life Insurance: Basic Life and Voluntary Life coverage.
  • Retirement & Ownership: A robust 401k with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you a direct stake in our company's success.
  • Performance Incentives: Discretionary bonus potential.
Shear Set Up Responsibilities
  • Sets up and operates power shear to cut metal sheets into blanks for production equipment.
  • Stores materials neatly so that they may easily be located and so that they do not get damaged.
  • Keeps track of inventory and issues to jobs accordingly watching for start date and for hot jobs.
  • Ensure accuracy of our inventory and minimize rework and wasted materials by:
  • Mic every skid of material when opened.
  • Double check our tags to the supplier tags.
  • Double check load sheets to the job cards to make sure material matches.
  • Rotate material so that old P.O.s get used first to comply with our customers' certs.
  • Put skids of material together if two or more skids are opened but keep the P.O.s separate.
  • Once material is checked in, double check job cards to see.
  • Maintain an organized shear area and store materials so that they can easily and correctly be located.
  • Unloads trucks and receives materials using overhead crane and or forklift.
  • Positions & clamps stops and side guides to set length of cut, using rule, built-in gauges.
  • Lifts workpiece manually or by forklift. Hoist to move material around.
  • May inspect work, using tape, gauge, or micrometer to verify dimensions.
  • Identify and report safety or quality issues to the Supervisor or Manager.
  • Communicate relevant or potential issues with the Supervisor or Manager.
  • Adheres to all safety rules and guidelines.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Shear Set Up Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational school diploma highly preferred.
  • At least one year of experience as a shear set up is required.
  • Thorough understanding of the power shear.
  • Ability to operate a hoist or crane.
  • Ability to operate a forklift.
  • Ability to follow proper safety protocols.
  • Reliable and good attendance.
  • Good teamwork skills
  • Ability to read and written instructions, diagrams, setup sheets, and blueprints.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Use of various measurement equipment.
Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Assurance Manufacturing 9010 Evergreen Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433

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