Production Operator - Second Shift

Mate Precision Technologies • Anoka, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy hands-on work, learning different production processes, and being part of a team that takes pride in quality? At Mate Precision Technologies, we Respect, Support, and Inspire our employees and customers—and we’re looking for a dependable, motivated Production Operator to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their work and wants to build skills across multiple manufacturing processes in a clean, team-oriented environment. As a Production Operator, you’ll support a variety of manufacturing operations that may include saw operations, sandblasting and black oxide treatment, or urethane production. Each operator becomes a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one primary area while also cross-training to support at least one additional process area.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read work instructions, SDS sheets, and equipment manuals
• Strong communication skills in English
• Dependable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods, including safety glasses, and protective footwear

Nice To Haves

• One (1) to two (2) years of manufacturing experience
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or Factivity

Responsibilities

• Operating multiple saws, cutting and preparing raw materials
• Monitoring production schedules
• Maintaining inventory accuracy
• Performing sandblasting and chemical treatment processes
• Operating ovens and manual machines
• Mixing and pouring urethane materials
• Inspecting finished products to ensure they meet quality standards
• Operating equipment such as drill presses, punch presses, EDM hole-popping machines, arbor presses, and material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead hoists
• Maintaining inventory accuracy
• Performing basic machine setup and troubleshooting
• Participating in continuous improvement efforts such as 5S and Kaizen
• Working closely with team members to meet productivity and delivery goals

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness Program providing reduced medical premiums for program participants
• Safety shoe and glasses program with stipend

What This Job Offers

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