Machine Operator - Faribault South

Daikin Applied Americas•Faribault, MN

6d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! This role involves operating machinery, performing adjustments and minor maintenance, and ensuring parts meet quality standards. The company is committed to building a sustainable planet, creating comfortable and healthy spaces, and perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is a global technology powerhouse in HVAC, fostering innovation and individual growth. They were recognized on Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. Daikin Applied offers more than a job, providing an environment where employees are heard, valued, and can make an impact.

Requirements

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.
Ability to use measuring equipment such as tape measure, caliper, etc.
Ability to use hand tools.

Nice To Haves

Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks), obtain PIT License.

Responsibilities

Make adjustments to ensure proper machine function and performs minor maintenance such as TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) and tooling setup on machine as required.
Utilize and manages Night-Train inventory storage and retrieval system.
Operate ToolsUS software/programs and is able to adjust tooling according to specific parameters.
Effective use of computer to manage up time sheets, run schedules and other software related tasks to organize and maintain production standards.
Set up and maintain ink jet printer to ensure proper part identification.
Set up and operate panel bender in accordance with outlined methods and procedures to form various parts safely and properly.
Ensure parts are positioned properly to produce parts that conform with engineering drawings.
Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
Measure work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
Adjust on machine and programs as required; remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece to comply with quality standards.
Stack, mark, and transport finished parts to maintain proper workflow.
Responsible for maintaining the 5s program for work area.
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.
Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks), obtain PIT License.
All other duties as assigned

Benefits

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
Pension Plan funded by Daikin
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Growth Opportunities
Climate Controlled Facility
Multiple Medical insurance plan options + Dental and Vision insurance
Employer contributed pension of $2.50 per hour worked into a pension plan managed by the Local 480
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
80 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