Test Stand Operator - Faribault South

Daikin Applied Americas • Faribault, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Test Stand Operator connects and operates test stand units, adjusts controls to meet specifications, and identifies safe testing amperage and voltage. The role involves testing electrical and refrigeration systems, using computer test software and specialized and basic tools, completing test documentation, and communicating test progress to team members and supervisors. The operator also reads schematics, blueprints, sketches, and product specifications to support assembly and fabrication work, identifies and reworks defective pieces, and helps train new team members. The position is based at Daikin Applied’s Faribault South facility and works second shift, Monday through Thursday, from 4:48 p.m. to 3:18 a.m. Starting wage is $34.93 per hour, with a $2.30 shift differential when working second shift.

Requirements

• Two-year trade school (EPA) certificate in A/C Refrigeration, or equivalent education approved by the company.
• 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, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Connect and operate test stand units, adjusting controls as needed 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 test-process status 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 requirements.
• Maintain the 5S program and keep the work area clean.
• Follow HOMESafe, Personal Choice, and company safety manual requirements.
• Identify and rework defective work pieces to meet quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine fabrication, assembly, and installation sequences and methods, including machine adjustments and material requirements per engineering requirements.
• Use hand tools.
• Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pension plan funded by Daikin, including employer contributions of $2.50 per hour worked into a pension plan managed by Local 480.
• 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.
• 80 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 six months of continuous service.
• Referral bonus program.
• Growth opportunities.
• Climate-controlled facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree