Setup Operator - 2nd Shift

Frandsen Corporation•Glencoe, MN

About The Position

The Setup Operator sets up designated machines, tools, manufacturing cells, and work stations in an approved manner to ensure safe operation in accordance with OSHA regulations and production of quality products within specifications and standard processing parameters. The role supports production by preparing equipment and tooling, validating setup quality, handling materials, monitoring machine and tooling condition, performing quality checks, and training production workers and Setup Operator I staff. This is a second-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:15 p.m. to 11:35 p.m., with overtime as required. The wage range is $22.00 per hour plus a $1.00 second-shift differential. Pay is based on factors including the selected candidate’s skills, ability, and knowledge; the company does not typically hire at the top of the range.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus one to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Forklift certification is required; training and certification can be provided.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and management.
Ability to read technical instructions and instruments such as equipment gauges and indicators; on-the-job training may be required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply abstract concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands described for the role, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Pre-employment drug screening and background check are required.

Responsibilities

Set up designated machines, including steel coil processing lines, manufacturing cells, work stations, and tooling according to work instructions, part prints, and part sample specifications.
Obtain approval for machine setup, safety requirements, and First Article Inspection from a manufacturing Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
Provide a part print and First Article Inspection part at the machine or work station for ongoing validation of production part conformance.
Contribute to and communicate needs related to quality, safety, and cleanliness of work areas and job setups.
Work with Material Handlers and operate material-handling equipment as needed to move raw materials and subcomponents to job setup locations.
Complete required system Material Move transactions to maintain accurate on-hand inventories.
Assist with refilling point-of-use inventories so operators can focus on product assembly according to Standard Work.
Monitor machine and tooling usage and condition to identify current or potential failures.
Communicate current or potential machine and tooling failure events to Quality, Leads, Supervisors, and Managers to determine the need for maintenance or repairs.
Periodically validate machine and tool setups to ensure part production remains within specification.
Train Production Workers and Setup Operator I staff on Standard Work, periodically validate adherence, and retrain when required.
Communicate material or processing issues to Quality, Leads, Supervisors, and Managers to support continuous production of quality products.