Gemstar Manufacturing Specialist - 1st Shift

Gemini, Inc.•Cannon Falls, MN

6d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Gemstar Manufacturing is hiring a Manufacturing Specialist at its Cannon Falls, Minnesota location. Under general supervision, this role performs finishing, trimming, inspection, and packaging operations on molded plastic components to ensure they meet established quality standards and customer specifications. The specialist operates hand tools and finishing equipment, removes excess plastic and imperfections, inspects parts visually and dimensionally, and prepares products for packaging or the next production stage. The position is full-time and on-site, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Overtime may be scheduled as needed, and mandatory overtime—including extended hours, weekends, holidays, or additional shifts—may be required according to business needs. The stated wage range is $19.55–$25.64 per hour. The role also supports onboarding and training of new team members and may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to identify visual defects and inconsistencies and carefully handle finished products.
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new tools and processes.
Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
Ability to maintain an atmosphere of respect and cooperation with coworkers, supervisors, production personnel, and other departments.
Ability to work mandatory overtime, including extended hours, weekends, holidays, and/or additional shifts as business needs require.
Ability to regularly walk, stand, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel, finger, or operate objects or tools, reach with hands and arms, and perform repetitive hand or wrist movements.
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color distinction, ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision.
May regularly be required to lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, plastics, injection molding, assembly, trimming, or production experience.
Experience using hand tools and basic power tools.

Responsibilities

Trim, deburr, sand, grind, or otherwise finish molded plastic parts according to work instructions and specifications.
Remove flash, gates, runners, burrs, and other excess material from molded components.
Visually inspect finished parts for defects, including cracks, scratches, discoloration, warping, contamination, or incomplete molding.
Use basic measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify part dimensions and quality requirements.
Use hand tools, power tools, and finishing equipment safely and effectively.
Verify product information against work orders, drawings, or production documentation.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Follow safety procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and company policies.
Handle and protect finished products to prevent damage during processing, packaging, and shipment.
Package completed products according to established procedures.
Communicate quality concerns, equipment issues, material shortages, or production problems to the appropriate supervisor.
Meet established production schedules and quality expectations.
Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of tools and equipment.
Support onboarding of new team members through training and knowledge sharing.
Perform other duties as assigned for the benefit of the group or organization.

Benefits

$0 health insurance premium for employee-only coverage, with low-cost premiums for other coverage levels.
4% retirement match with profit sharing.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, parental, volunteer, and sick time.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Weekly pay.
Use of a company-owned resort in Hayward, Wisconsin.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Other benefits are available; details are not specified.