Test Stand Operator - 1st shift

Daikin Applied Ltd.; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Growth Opportunities

Climate Controlled Facility

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking skilled technicians for the Faribault facility. The role involves connecting and operating test stands, interpreting schematics, and ensuring equipment meets specifications in a climate-controlled environment.

You will read blueprints, use computer test software, and document results while maintaining high safety and quality standards. The position includes training new staff and adhering to 5S principles within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Two-year trade school certificate in A/C Refrigeration or equivalent education approved by company.
• High School Education/GED OR Minimum 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production environment.

Responsibilities

• Connect and operate test stand unit and adjust controls as necessary to meet specifications.
• Identify safe testing amperage and voltage.
• Read schematics and blueprints to ensure proper assembly.
• Use computer test software effectively.
• Complete required test documentation in a timely manner.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve unit performance abnormalities within electrical and refrigeration systems.
• Communicate the status of the test process to team members and supervisors.
• Train new members on the machines, procedures, safety, quality and production.
• Maintain the 5S program to ensure a clean work area.
• Follow HOMESafe and safety manual requirements.
• Identify and rework defective work pieces to comply with quality standards.
• Operate PIT and read blueprints to determine fabrication steps.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read schematics/blueprints

English literacy

Manual dexterity

Math basics

Education

Two-year trade school certificate in A/C Refrigeration

High School Diploma or GED or 2 years related experience

Tools

PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks)

Hand tools

Job description

Starting Wage : $32.26

Shift : 1st Shift - Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM with some overtime

Location : Faribault North

What's in it for you:

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Match Funded by Daikin
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Growth Opportunities
• Climate Controlled Facility

Your Responsibilities:

• Connect and operate test stand unit and adjusts controls as necessary to meet specifications
• Ability to locate and identify the safe testing amperage and voltage
• Read schematics and blueprints to ensure proper assembly
• Ability to use computer test software effectively
• Complete required test documentation in a timely manner
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve unit performance abnormalities within electrical and refrigeration systems
• Communicate the status of the test process to team members and supervisors
• Effective use of specialized and basic tools necessary to complete test process
• Train new members on the various machines, procedures, safe work practices and any pertinent items regarding safety, quality and production
• Responsible for maintaining the 5s program to ensure a clean work area
• Follow and understand HOMESafe, Personal Choice and company safety manual requirements.
• Identify and rework defective work pieces to comply with quality standards
• Read and interpret blue prints, sketches or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling and installing sheet metal products, including machine adjustments and material requirements per engineering requirements
• Ability to use hand tools
• Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks)
• All other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications:

• The ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials, stand for majority of the shift, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper PPE.
• The ability to use hand tools for extended periods of time.
• The ability to read and understand written English.
• 2-year trade school certificate in A/C Refrigeration or equivalent education approved by company
• High School Education/GED OR Minimum 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production environment.

Your Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple Medical insurance plan options + Dental and Vision insurance
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term disability and optional employee paid voluntary long-term disability
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• 40 hours paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date
• 88 hours company paid holidays
• 48 hours of paid sick and safe time, prorated based on start date
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!