Test Stand Operator - 2nd Shift

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Growth opportunities

Climate controlled facility

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc. is seeking a test technician for our Faribault, MN location to operate test stands, read schematics, and adjust controls to meet specifications. You will identify safe voltages, document results, and troubleshoot issues in electrical and refrigeration systems.

The role requires reading blueprints, using hand tools and PIT equipment, and communicating progress to the team. This position offers growth opportunities within a climate-controlled facility and comprehensive

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or 2 years related manufacturing experience.
• 2-year trade school certificate in A/C Refrigeration or equivalent education approved by company
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• English language proficiency.
• Ability to lift/push/pull and stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Connect and operate test stand units and adjust controls to meet specifications.
• Locate and 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 test process status to team members and supervisors.
• Use hand tools and PIT equipment safely to complete test processes.
• Train new members on machines, procedures, safety, and quality requirements.
• Maintain 5S in the workspace and adhere to safety guidelines.

Skills

English communication

Read schematics/blueprints

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year A/C Refrigeration trade certificate

Tools

PIT equipment

Hand tools

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 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, 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! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share.

Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals.

And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering.

You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges.

That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark.

Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization.

Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.