Press Brake Operator at Federal Signal Corporation

Join a growing team in Lake Crystal, MN! Join our production team as a Press Brake Operator on our 1st, 2nd, and Weekend Shifts! We are offering a $1,000 retention bonus with pay range from $22.00/hr to $30.00/hr. Comprehensive benefits, include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation and Holidays, 401(k) with employer matching contributions and more!

Job Summary:

• Setting up and operating machines that will cut, bend, saw, and punch steel into parts that will be used in the assembly process
• Assisting with continuous process improvement and lean initiatives by following process flow, remaining flexible to complete tasks as part of the team, maintaining a clean work environment and offering suggestions for improvements, etc.
• Moving materials between work centers as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Machines/Tools: Plasma tables, brake presses, drill presses, saws, manual lathes, Laser, iron worker, overhead hoists, forklift trucks, computer, hand tools, power tools, measuring devices such as micrometers and t - squares

Safety Equipment: Safety glasses, safety shoes with metatarsal guards, ear plugs, gloves, tinted face shield, etc.

Work Schedules Available: 

Day Shift: 5:45am - 4:15pm, Monday-Thursdays (Overtime available on Fridays)

Night Shift: 4:15pm - 2:45am, Monday-Thursdays (Overtime available on Fridays)

 Weekend Shift: 5am - 5pm, Friday-Sunday (Overtime available during weekdays)

Job Requirements:

1. Must have basic math knowledge to set up and operate machines accurately.
2. Ability to manually move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular heavy physical exertion, including but not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and bending. Using the overhead hoists requires ability to push and pull up to 50 lbs.
3. Ability to read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and complicated instructions, blueprints, measuring devices, and perform basic computer data entry.
4. Must have a wide field of vision for coordinated efforts with co- workers to move product and materials between manipulations.
5. Ability to stand and work in various positions on concrete for several hours at a time.
6. Must be a team player working with co-workers, other departments and/or other TBEI facilities. The focus is on meeting company goals and initiatives.
7. Ability to learn operations of multiple machines/jigs within a job area and must be able to regularly rotate jobs to meet job schedule, team needs or to meet any safety recommendations.
8. Must work at a reasonable pace (measured by production efficiency) and within our quality standards to insure timely completion of tasks and must work overtime as required to meet customer needs.
9. Must work in a safe manner following safety procedures, including: wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), completing maintenance requests and communicating hazards to co-workers and management.

Additional Job Information:

• Wage Expectations: $22.00 to $30.00 per hour
• Pay: This is a non-exempt, hourly position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis
• Location: On Site – 52182 Ember Road, Lake Crystal MN 56055
• Travel: Very minimal to none

Benefits:

Employees are eligible on the 1^st of the month following the completion of 30 days of employment for:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA

• PTO / Holidays
• Company Paid Short-term disability (STD) & Long-term disability (LTD)
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for each full-time employee in the amount of $20,000.00.
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, their spouse (or domestic partner), and their children
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employees are eligible for the following benefits as of their first day of employment:

• 401(k) with partial company match
• 100% vested immediately.