Test Stand Operator - 2nd Shift

Daikin Applied; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 40,309,000 - 55,986,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Growth Opportunities

Climate Controlled Facility

Job summary

Daikin Applied, located in Faribault North, Minnesota, is seeking candidates for a 2nd shift testing technician. The starting wage is $32.26 per hour plus a $2.30 shift differential for the 2nd shift. Typical shift is Monday–Thursday, 5:00 PM to 3:30 AM, with potential overtime.

The role involves testing, assembling, and validating HVAC components in a climate-controlled facility. Qualifications include a High School/GED or 2-year A/C Refrigeration program, ability to read schematics, use hand

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift, push or pull materials and stand for long periods in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Read and interpret schematics/blueprints and product specifications.
• Experience using hand tools and basic test equipment is required.
• 2-year trade school in A/C Refrigeration or equivalent education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Connect and operate test stand units and adjust controls to meet specifications.
• Identify safe testing amperage and voltage.
• Read schematics and blueprints to ensure proper assembly.
• Use computer test software effectively.
• Document test results accurately and timely.
• Troubleshoot unit performance issues within electrical/refrigeration systems.
• Communicate test status to team members and supervisors.
• Maintain 5S and safe work practices.
• Train new team members on machines, safety and quality requirements.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Hand tools

Blueprint reading

Physical stamina

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School/GED

2-year trade school certificate in A/C Refrigeration

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Starting Wage: $32.26 + $2.30 shift differential for 2nd shift

Shift: 2nd shift - Monday - Thursday, 5:00 PM to 3:30 AM, some overtime may be required

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 adjust 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 HOME Safe, 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, write and communicate effectively in English.
• High School Education/GED OR Minimum 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• 2-year trade school certificate in A/C Refrigeration or equivalent education approved by company
• Previous Manufacturing experience (preferred)

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.

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