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General Laborer

Data MetalCraft
Arlington, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/9/2027

General Laborer

Location: Arlington, MN

Available Shifts

  • 1st Shift-Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
  • 2nd Shift – Monday through Thursday 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM

Data Metalcraft is looking to add a General Laborer to our team! This is a great opportunity to join a growing company and build a career with us.

Data Metalcraft is a manufacturer of formed sheet metal and welded cabinets used in fiber communications, power grids, and industrial products. Our products utilize a broad range of materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, and mild steel.

Work Conditions

  • The General Operator will be working with a variety of cutting & finishing operations, on a variety of materials
  • The General Laborer will also be utilizing miscellaneous small tools depending on job
  • Requires your physical strength and endurance (manual labor)
  • The normal shifts for 1st shift are 8 hours long, Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, plus overtime as needed
  • The normal shifts for 2nd shift are 10 hours long, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM, plus overtime as needed
  • Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, crouching

Best Candidates Will Possess These Skills High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

  • Must work at a fast pace with strict deadlines
  • Ability to read blue prints
  • Must possess a strong work ethic and demonstrate themselves as a strong team player that cares about the quality of their work
  • Must be able to come to work on-time and prepared to do their job
  • Has at least 3 years of experience as general labor, operator, in a production/manufacturing environment
  • Possess basic math skills, understands units of measurement
  • Ability to adapt and be flexible to an ever-changing work environment
  • Have positive, collaborative attitude with a willingness to learn new equipment and processes

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for setting up and operating a variety of tools and equipment according to written and/or verbal instructions, established company procedures, safety and quality guidelines. The applicant should have good understanding of performing the following duties personally or through assistant personnel.

  • Receives job assignments & priorities from supervisor. Reads job order to understand requirements of the Job and verify quantity to be produced
  • Sets up equipment according to established company guidelines, safety and job requirements
  • Completes production run including overruns and production samples
  • Completes required inspections and documents the quality approval
  • Ensure quality of job throughout run, including adjusting of equipment
  • Respond to revised priorities and perform well under tight deadlines
  • Responsible for the tear-down, clean-up and setting-up of Jobs
  • Complete other duties as assigned

DATA METALCRAFT offers Excellent Benefits

  • PTO
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance 100% employer-paid for employee coverage
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance 100% employer-paid for employee coverage
  • HRA and HSA
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Air-conditioned, climate-controlled, and well-lit working environment
  • Top of the line Amada equipment
  • Employee appreciation lunches, treats every month

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20

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