Test Stand Operator - Faribault South
About The Position
The Test Stand Operator works at Daikin Applied’s Faribault South facility on second shift, Monday through Thursday, from 4:48 p.m. to 3:18 a.m. The starting wage is $34.93 per hour, with a $2.30 shift differential when working second shift. The role connects and operates test stand units, adjusts controls to meet specifications, and tests unit performance. The operator identifies and troubleshoots abnormalities in electrical and refrigeration systems, documents test results, and communicates testing status to teammates and supervisors. The position also involves reading schematics, blueprints, sketches, and product specifications; using tools and test software; operating powered industrial trucks; training team members; maintaining a clean work area; and following quality and safety requirements. The work is performed in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility and requires physical activity, extended use of hand tools, and proper use of PPE.
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 most 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 and adjust 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 and complete required test documentation promptly.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve unit performance abnormalities in electrical and refrigeration systems.
- Communicate test-process status to team members and supervisors.
- Use specialized and basic tools 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, and product specifications to determine the sequence and methods for fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products, 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.
- Employer-contributed pension plan, funded at $2.50 per hour worked and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
