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Machine Operator

Minnesota Elevator Inc
Mankato, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026 CLOSED ON 8/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Minnesota Elevator Inc?

About MEI

MEI, a Minnesota based commercial elevator manufacturing and service company is looking for a Machine Operator to join our team. MEI is a thriving company with a fun team-oriented atmosphere. MEI cares deeply about their employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides opportunities to give back to the community.

 

This position offers competitive compensation and benefit package.  Are you passionate about making a change? Do you enjoy bringing new ideas to the table? If this sounds like you, apply at MEI today.

 

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) & matching up to 3%
  • ESOP with company discretionary contributions
  • Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance
  • 3 Weeks Paid Time Off and 9 Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Earn 8 hours PTO for 8 hours of volunteering

 

Location: Mankato, MN 

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: M-F

 

About the Role

This position runs processing machines, which include laser and press brakes to fabricate parts according to work order instructions.

 

Responsibilities

·       Load and unload machines

·       Operate machines to cut parts and form parts

·       Responsible for checking the quality of the parts by measuring with a tape measure and visually inspecting parts

·       Remove parts from the machine and stack parts according to the job order

·       Keep work area clean

·       Conduct routine maintenance on machines as needed

·       Participate as a team member by performing additional assignments to meet organizational goals as noted and observed by the supervisor and coworkers

·       Execute additional tasks as needed

 

 

Experience

·       CNC press brake and laser experience preferred

·       1-3 months of relevant experience preferred

 

Skills

·       Resourceful, problem-solving, able to prioritize and multitask

·       Detail oriented and organized

·       Able to communicate effectively with great people skills & a sense of humor

·       Team player with a positive attitude

·       Self-motivated and work independently with minimum supervision

·       Unshakeable integrity

     

Physical Demands

Position requires approximately 5% sitting, 45% walking and 50% standing.  The ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel and to reach with hands and arms on a continual basis is required.  The position requires the ability to climb or balance as well as stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl on an occasional basis.  Also, the position requires the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words.  Position has no special vision requirements.  The ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis is required.  Jobholders are exposed to fumes or airborne particles and the risk of electrical shock on an occasional basis.  Position is exposed to loud noise (e.g., metal manufacturing, powder coating, assembly, etc.)

 

 

MEI’s 50 years in the elevator industry gives us an unparalleled ability to handle both custom and standard elevator projects with ease.

EOE/AA

 

Please note: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background check and drug screening.  

 

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Pam Steffl at pam.steffl@meiusa.com or 507-219-0823.

 

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