Temporary Crater (Base pay + $2.00/hr increment)

Daktronics; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety equipment provided

Climate-controlled environment

Employee training

Job summary

Daktronics in Brookings, SD is seeking a Temporary Crater to build and crate displays for shipment. This 20-hour-per-week role offers a daytime schedule in a climate-controlled factory.

You will operate power tools, read simple drawings, document weights and dimensions, and learn crane or forklift procedures. Safety and teamwork are required.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or GED, can lift up to 50 lbs, are fluent in English, and have carpentry experience if possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Math skills to read and calculate measurements and record numbers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for full shifts.
• Experience in carpentry or similar work preferred.
• Proficient with power tools, saws, nail guns, and LP heat shrink tools.
• Fluent in English with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Construct crates for displays using power tools.
• Document weights, dimensions, and serial numbers on crates.
• Learn display construction and interpret basic drawings.
• Operate cranes or forklift as needed.
• Follow safety policies and OSHA standards and work with the team.

Skills

Fluent English

Math skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical capacity

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Power tools

Nail guns

Saws

LP heat shrink tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

At Daktronics, you'll be part of something extraordinary. We design, engineer, manufacture, and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems that captivate audiences worldwide. Our products bring excitement to professional, college, and high school games, attract customers for businesses globally, and provide direction for people as they travel, work, and play.

Why Choose Daktronics?

• Innovative Products: Create cutting-edge digital displays seen globally.
• Stable Schedule: Enjoy a consistent work schedule with no rotating shifts.
• Clean Environment: Work in a clean, safe, organized, and well-lit environment.
• Team Atmosphere: Join a supportive and collaborative team.
• Variety and Growth: Engage in diverse tasks with opportunities for learning and development.
• Competitive Compensation: Benefit from competitive pay and meaningful benefits.

When will I work?

Schedule – We are looking for a Temporary Crater to work approximately 20 hours per week with a consistent daytime schedule between 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Where is this opportunity located?

Position located in Brookings, South Dakota in our HSPR department.

What will the work look like for me?

Crating is responsible for building the wooden or metal crates for displays to safely ship products to customer sites. Equipment used in these tasks include power tools such as nail guns, staple guns, saws, and LP powered heat shrink wrap tool. This could also include moving crates by operating cranes and driving a forklift. You work in an indoor climate-controlled factory with other team members.

• As a company, you will be trained to operate all the equipment before independently working with other team members.
• Constructing crates by safely operating power tools and saws. Document weights, crated weights, and dimensions of equipment. Label creates with proper required details. List component and unit serial numbers for all pertinent items and displays.
• Learn the construction of displays, interpret technical drawings, safely operating hand/air tools to build team with a team.
• Read and follow effective loading diagrams. Gather and file all pertinent documentation pertaining to each contract per protocol.
• Become certified to operate cranes and other lifting equipment.
• Wear all proper protective equipment as required in work area in accordance with safety policy and OSHA standards.
• Flexible to help in other areas within the factory or other duties as assigned.
• Learn and follow company policies and procedures.
• Regularly and reliably work the scheduled hours and overtime when workload requires.

What are the pay and perks?

Starting Pay: Base pay + $2.00/Hr. Shift Increment based on the location of Brookings, SD. This includes both base pay and an applicable skill and/or shift increment. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation.

Qualifications

To be considered for the Crater Position, we require the following:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Math skills to be able to read and calculate measurement and accurately recording numbers and quantities.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy (up to 50 lbs.) and/or awkward items. Be able to stand for the full shift. Kneeling to nail crates as well as climbing trailers and ladders if necessary.
• Previous experience in carpentry or similar work is preferred.
• Ability to use power tools, saws, nail guns, and LP powered heat shrink tools. Work with some odors (paint, solvent). Distinguish and identify wire colors.
• Computer skills with keyboard skills required. Prefer experience with Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills. Fluent in English, written and verbal.
• Ability to learn quickly, work as a team with minimum supervision.
• The selected individual must be able to travel by air and ground and comply with the Daktronics Driver Eligibility Policy to begin and maintain employment. This requirement will be verified through a motor vehicle record (MVR) check conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws.
• Effectively exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Ready to make an impact? Be part of a company that values your contributions and offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment. Learn more about Daktronics and take the next step in your manufacturing career with us!

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.