Test Stand Operator - 1st shift

Daikin Applied Americas • Faribault, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Test Stand Operator connects and operates test stand units, adjusts controls to meet specifications, verifies safe testing amperage and voltage, and uses computer test software to complete testing. The role includes reading schematics, blueprints, sketches, and product specifications to support assembly and fabrication, identifying and resolving electrical and refrigeration system performance abnormalities, and documenting test results. The operator also communicates test status, trains new team members, maintains a clean work area through the 5S program, follows company safety requirements, and reworks defective work pieces to meet quality standards. The position is based at Daikin Applied’s Faribault North location and works 1st shift, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some overtime.

Requirements

• High school education/GED or a minimum of 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials.
• Ability to stand for the majority of the shift and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper PPE.
• Ability to use hand tools for extended periods.
• Ability to read and understand written English.

Responsibilities

• Connect and operate test stand units, adjusting controls as necessary to meet specifications.
• Locate and identify safe testing amperage and voltage.
• Read schematics and blueprints to ensure proper assembly.
• Use computer test software effectively.
• Complete required test documentation in a timely manner.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve unit performance abnormalities within electrical and refrigeration systems.
• Communicate the status of the test process to team members and supervisors.
• Use specialized and basic tools necessary to complete the test process.
• Train new team members on machines, procedures, safe work practices, and relevant safety, quality, and production matters.
• Maintain the 5S program and a clean work area.
• Follow HOMESafe, Personal Choice, and company safety manual requirements.
• Identify and rework defective work pieces to comply with quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine fabrication, assembly, and installation sequences and methods for sheet metal products, including machine adjustments and material requirements per engineering requirements.
• Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options.
• Company-provided life insurance, with optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage.
• Short-term disability and optional employee-paid voluntary long-term disability.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• 40 hours of paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date.
• 88 hours of company-paid holidays.
• 48 hours of paid sick and safe time, prorated based on start date.
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.
• Referral bonus program.
• Growth opportunities.
• Climate-controlled facility.

What This Job Offers

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