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Production Operator - New

BTD Manufacturing
Lakeville, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026

Safety is #1 at BTD:
Our expectation is that every employee: 1) Strictly follows safety policies, rules and safe work methods. 2) Promptly corrects or
reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Promptly reports injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Makes regular
suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety.


Essential Functions:
1. Learning to read and understand simple blueprints and sketches.
2. Learning to manufacture parts to blueprints and/or sketches using Operator Inspection Instructions (OII) as guide.
3. Learning to inspect parts produced as instructed by Operator Inspection Instructions (OII), teacher, set-up person, lead-person or
supervisor using tools such as tape measure, caliper, micrometer, protractor and document findings.
4. Upon completion of production operation, returns pattern, check fixture and any documentation forms to proper location.
5. Stacks parts, cleans machines or does other duties as assigned.
6. Learning to Operate various types and sizes of stamping presses in a safe and efficient manner or some machines including milling
machines, CNC machines, spot welders, turret machines, rivet machine and others as instructed.
7. Learning to use software programs to enter time/payroll information, job information, etc.
8. Learning to perform those duties as specified on the Daily Maintenance/Safety Checklist for equipment being operated.
9. Maintains a clean and safe work area.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Graduation from high school or 18 years of age. Pass math measurement/blueprint test with 85% or better.

Experience and Skills Required:

Recent mechanical and shop experience that includes the following skills and abilities would be beneficial.
1. Capable of gaining knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods and practices used in the production process.
2.
Capable of gaining knowledge of related safety requirements to include proper use of safety equipment and proper safety
precautions
3. Ability to understand and follow routine oral and written instructions
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
5. Must have average math skills and mechanical ability.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands and
fingers to, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the
job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in
the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation Salary Range: OTC4: $21.13 - $29.56 per hour. The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(K) match, etc.

 

Salary : $21 - $30

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