Test Stand Operator - 1st shift
About The Position
Daikin Applied is hiring a Test Stand Operator for its Faribault North location. The role connects and operates test stand units, adjusts controls to meet specifications, tests electrical and refrigeration systems, identifies and resolves performance abnormalities, and completes test documentation. The operator also reads schematics, blueprints, and product specifications; uses hand tools and test software; operates powered industrial trucks; and supports quality, safety, and 5S practices. The position is on the first shift, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some overtime. The starting wage is $32.26 per hour.
Requirements
- High school education or 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 and adjust 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 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 matters.
- 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 comply with quality standards.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or 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.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.
- Referral bonus program.
- Growth opportunities.
- Climate-controlled facility.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
