Assembler-Faribault North

Daikin Applied Americas • Faribault, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Applied is hiring an Assembler at its Faribault North location. The role assembles HVAC units according to bills of materials, engineering drawings, wiring schematics, and production requirements. Assemblers work across line stations, use production support tools and hand tools, maintain quality and safety standards, and may train new team members. The position offers second-shift work Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., or a weekend shift Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Overtime is required. Starting wage is $29.29 per hour, with an additional $2.30 per hour for second shift.

Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, use hand tools for extended periods, and meet the physical demands of the role. A high school education or GED is required, or candidates may qualify with at least two years of related manufacturing or production experience. Work visa sponsorship is unavailable. Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-employment requirements, which may include employment and education verification, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive roles may require cannabis testing, with testing and employment decisions complying with applicable laws.

Requirements

• High school education or GED, or a minimum of two years of related experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials.
• Ability to stand for the majority of the shift and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while wearing proper PPE.
• Ability to use hand tools for extended periods.
• Ability to read and understand written English.
• Ability to work required overtime.

Responsibilities

• Identify unit options using the bill of materials and complete the required work content for each unit.
• Assemble units to meet production standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to identify parts and assemble units to quality standards.
• Use production support tools such as VKS and AMS effectively.
• Learn and understand all line stations.
• Read and follow wiring schematics; complete company-provided wiring training and achieve certification.
• Train new team members on machines, procedures, safe work practices, and relevant safety, quality, and production requirements.
• Maintain the 5S program and keep the work area clean.
• Follow HOMESafe, Personal Choice, and company safety manual requirements.
• Identify and rework defective work pieces to meet quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and product specifications to determine fabrication, assembly, and installation sequences and methods, including machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Use hand tools.
• Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) and obtain a PIT license.
• Obtain certification in leak testing, vacuum, and charge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including 40 hours for new employees prorated based on start date.
• 88 hours of company-paid holidays.
• 48 hours of paid sick and safe time, prorated based on start date.
• Multiple medical insurance plan options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-provided life insurance, with optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance and dependent life coverage.
• Optional voluntary accident coverage.
• Short-term disability and optional employee-paid voluntary long-term disability.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of continuous service.
• Referral bonus program.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED