What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator (D Shift) position at Alexandria Industries?
Production Operator
Base pay: $18.00 to $25.48 per hour ( $5.00/differential)
Location: Alexandra, MN
Schedule: Full-time, Friday, 12:30am-6:30am Friday-Sunday, 6:30pm-6:30am
Who we are
Alexandria Industries has been making custom aluminum extrusions since 1966. We are headquartered in Alexandria, Minnesota, with plants in Minnesota and Indiana. We follow servant leadership, which means our leaders support our people so they can do their best work.
About the job
We are hiring a Production Operator to support our Fabrication team by operating equipment that modifies aluminum parts to customer specifications. You will set up and run manufacturing equipment, inspect parts for quality, and package finished products for shipment. The work you do helps ensure customers receive accurate, high-quality products on time. As a Production Operator, you will work in a manufacturing environment where safety and quality are priorities.
What a Production Operator does
- Set up and operate fabrication equipment to safely produce aluminum parts that meet customer specifications.
- Review work orders, inspect parts, and verify quality requirements using inspection tools.
- Package finished products according to customer requirements and production schedules.
- Perform basic machine maintenance and keep equipment and work areas clean and organized.
- Follow safety procedures and identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and production processes.
Required
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to read blueprints and inspect parts to customer specifications.
- Ability to use inspection equipment and identify product defects.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work around manufacturing equipment, loud noise, dust, fumes, and moving mechanical parts.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds (items over 40 pounds require a team lift or crane) and perform frequent standing, walking, and repetitive motions.
Preferred (not required)
- Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience.
- Experience using measurement or inspection tools.
- Experience reading manufacturing documents or work orders.
What we offer
- Free onsite clinic: routine care, labs, and vaccinations at no cost
- Medical, dental, and vision from day one
- Save $1,500 or more a year on medical premiums with our wellness program
- Solarte Health: $0 out-of-pocket for services like imaging, orthopedics, and mental health care for you and your family on our medical plan
- 401(k) with up to a 3% company match
- 80 hours of PTO your first year, plus 64 hours of paid holidays
- 100% tuition reimbursement for job-related classes
Alexandria Industries is an equal opportunity employer.