Turret Operator / Fabricator

IQ Resource Group, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Resource Group is hiring a Turret Operator/Fabricator in Blaine, MN to produce metal parts to customer specifications while maintaining safety, quality and productivity standards.

Responsibilities include operating turret press and related equipment, reading blueprints, positioning materials, and inspecting parts with precision tools. Schedule varies with needs; pay ranges from $18–$25 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Reading blueprints and following written work instructions.
• Basic math skills; geometry knowledge is helpful for advanced operators.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with fabrication equipment are a plus.
• Experience with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate turret press and other fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job cards, and work instructions.
• Position and secure materials using fixtures, jigs, and machine controls.
• Measure and inspect parts using calipers, gauges, rulers, and other precision tools.
• Identify and report quality issues or parts that do not meet specifications.
• Complete inspection records, check sheets, and production paperwork.
• Maintain production rates while producing defect-free parts.
• Assist with machine setups, troubleshooting, and operator training depending on experience level.
• Communicate production, quality, safety, and inventory concerns to supervisors.
• Support continuous improvement and waste reduction efforts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

IQ Resource Group is hiring Turret Operator/Fabricators for a growing manufacturing facility in Blaine, MN Schedule- Monday-Friday 6:00am-4:30pm (With start and end time flexibility) AND Monday-Friday 11:00am-7:30pm depending on needs! Pay: $18.00-$25.00 an hour depending on prior experience. This role is responsible for producing metal parts to customer specifications while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate turret press and other fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job cards, and work instructions.
• Position and secure materials using fixtures, jigs, and machine controls.
• Measure and inspect parts using calipers, gauges, rulers, and other precision tools.
• Identify and report quality issues or parts that do not meet specifications.
• Complete inspection records, check sheets, and production paperwork.
• Maintain production rates while producing defect-free parts.
• Assist with machine setups, troubleshooting, and operator training depending on experience level.
• Communicate production, quality, safety, and inventory concerns to supervisors.
• Support continuous improvement and waste reduction efforts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Operator Experience as welll as set-up experience.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing or fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow written work instructions.
• Basic math skills required; algebra and geometry knowledge preferred for advanced operators.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with fabrication equipment is a plus.
• Experience using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.