Rotocast Machine Operator - All Shifts

Gemini, Inc. • Cannon Falls, MN

5d • $22 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Gemstar Manufacturing is hiring experienced Rotocast Machine Operators for its Cannon Falls, Minnesota location. Under general supervision, the operator sets up and runs rotocasting equipment to produce plastic products and components according to customer specifications, engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards. Duties include preparing materials, loading and unloading molds, adjusting machines, finishing parts, inspecting output, and performing basic troubleshooting while maintaining a safe and efficient production environment.

This is a full-time, on-site position with openings on first, second, and third shifts, scheduled for five eight-hour days. Overtime is scheduled as needed and may include extended hours, weekends, holidays, or additional shifts when business needs require. The listed wage range is $21.97–$32.32 per hour, inclusive of a 10% shift differential for second and third shifts. Individual compensation depends on candidate-specific and business-related factors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to two years of manufacturing, machine operation, or related experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate machine controls, process parameters, and production procedures.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, drawings, and basic production documentation.
• Basic ability to operate computers, computer equipment, and machine control panels.
• Flexibility to work in multiple areas as needed and ability to multitask.
• Ability to perform basic measurements and recognize when a part does not meet specifications.
• Ability to maintain an atmosphere of respect and cooperation with coworkers, supervisors, production personnel, and other departments.
• Ability to work safely in a hot, noisy, and physically demanding manufacturing environment.
• Ability to walk, stand, talk, hear, handle and operate objects or tools, reach with hands and arms, and perform repetitive hand or wrist movements.
• Vision abilities including close and distance vision, depth perception, color distinction, focus adjustment, and peripheral vision.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime, including extended hours, weekends, holidays, and additional shifts as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with resins, plastics, molds, ovens, or other thermal processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate rotocasting machines, molds, ovens, cooling systems, and related production equipment.
• Prepare and accurately measure resins, powders, additives, and other materials according to formulas and work instructions.
• Input operational cycles into the computer according to work order instructions.
• Load and secure molds and verify machine setup before starting production.
• Monitor and adjust cycle times, temperatures, rotation speeds, and other process parameters to maintain part quality.
• Safely remove, demold, trim, and finish molded components.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using calipers, gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Identify defects, including warping, voids, thin walls, incomplete coverage, surface imperfections, and dimensional variation.
• Make appropriate process adjustments and communicate recurring quality issues to supervision or engineering.
• Perform basic machine troubleshooting and routine preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate production, material usage, and quality records.
• Follow work instructions, safety procedures, quality standards, and housekeeping requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• 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 and low-cost premiums for other coverage levels.
• 4% retirement match with profit sharing.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, parental, volunteer, and sick time.
• Dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Weekly pay.
• Use of a company-owned resort in Hayward, Wisconsin.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

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