Master Brake Operator

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Starting Wage: $29.37

Shift: 5:00 PM - 3:30 AM, Monday - Thursday, with some overtime

Location: Faribault North

What's in it for you:

• Paid Time Offand Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Match Funded by Daikin
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Growth Opportunities
• Climate Controlled Facility

Your Responsibilities:

• Read and interpretblue prints, sketches or product specifications todeterminesequence and methods of fabricating,assemblingand installing sheet metal products, including machine adjustments and material requirements per engineering requirements
• Set up, program, andoperatebrake pressesin accordance withoutlined methods and procedures tosafely and properly form variousparts
• Set stops or guides to specified length asindicatedby scale,ruleortemplate
• Position work piece against stops or align layout marks with die orblade
• Coordinate foot and hand motions tooperateequipment, including footpedals
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machinemalfunction
• Measure work piece dimensions todetermineaccuracy of machineoperation
• Make adjustmentson machine and programs asrequired; remove burrs, sharp edges,rustor scale from work piece tocomply withqualitystandards
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies or workpieces
• Stack, mark and transport finishedparts
• Knowledge of Manufacturing software and Spreadsheet software. Ability to set up andoperateall brakes in their work area to qualify for Master Brake Operator designation, including properlymaking adjustments, consistently using pre-controls, and meeting or exceeding qualityrequirements
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as tape measure, caliper, hook rule, etc.
• Train new members on the various machines, procedures, safe work practices and any pertinent itemsregardingsafety,qualityand production
• Responsible formaintainingthe 5s program to ensure a clean workarea
• Follow and understandHOMESafe, Persona Choice and company safety manualrequirements
• Identifyand rework defective work pieces tocomply withqualitystandards
• Ability to use handtools
• Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks), obtain PIT License
• All other duties asassigned

Your Qualifications:

• 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.

Your Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple Medical insurance plan options + Dental and Vision insurance
• 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
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• 40 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

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.