Panel Cell Operator-Faribault North

Daikin Applied Americas•Faribault, MN

4d•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 is for a Panel Cell Operator at the Faribault North location. The position offers a starting wage of $27.63 per hour, with an additional $2.30 per hour for the 2nd shift. The available shifts are 2nd shift (5pm-3:30am) or Weekend (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Friday - Sunday). Some overtime is required. The facility is climate-controlled.

Requirements

The ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials.
The ability to stand for the majority of the shift.
The ability to 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.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine the sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products, including machine adjustments and material requirements per engineering requirements.
Visually inspect incoming sheet metal material to ensure product meets quality standards.
Spot weld, bolt, rivet, screw, clip, caulk, or bond component parts to assemble panels.
Inspect assemblies and installation for conformance to specifications.
Operate computer equipment to read drawings of product or system, including DocVu, VKS, and AMS.
Perform basic maintenance functions according to equipment needs.
Coordinate workflow, paperwork, and communications to meet production needs, as directed by the team leader or supervisor.
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.
Ability to use hand tools.
Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) and obtain PIT License.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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
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