Test Stand Operator (FBO)

Daikin Applied Americas•Faribault, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! This role is for a Test Stand Operator (FBO) in a climate-controlled facility. The starting wage is $36.15 per hour, with a weekend shift from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm, Friday through Sunday.

Requirements

The ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials, stand for majority of the shift, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper PPE.
The ability to use hand tools for extended periods of time.
The ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
High School Education/GED OR Minimum 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
2-year trade school (EPA) certificate in A/C Refrigeration or equivalent education approved by company

Responsibilities

Connect and operate test stand unit and adjusts controls as necessary to meet specifications
Ability to locate and identify the safe testing amperage and voltage
Read schematics and blueprints to ensure proper assembly
Ability to 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
Effective use of specialized and basic tools necessary to complete test process
Train new members on the various machines, procedures, safe work practices and any pertinent items regarding safety, quality and production
Responsible for maintaining the 5s program to ensure a clean work area
Follow and understand HOMESafe, Personal Choice and company safety manual requirements.
Identify and rework defective work pieces to comply with quality standards
Read and interpret blue prints, sketches or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling and installing sheet metal products, including machine adjustments and material requirements per engineering requirements
Ability to use hand tools
Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks)
All other duties as assigned

Benefits

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
Pension Plan funded by Daikin
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Growth Opportunities
Climate Controlled Facility
Multiple Medical insurance plan options + Dental and Vision insurance
Employer contributed pension of $2.50 per hour worked into a pension plan managed by the Local 480
Company provided life insurance + 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 paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date
88 hours company paid holidays
48 hours of paid sick and safe time, prorated based on start date
Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service