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MACHINE OPERATOR - 1ST SHIFT

Warrior MFG LLC
Hutchinson, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2027

Job Description

Program, operate, and monitor equipment, making adjustments as needed pursuant to prints and/or work orders.

Processes may include precision drilling and tapping, sawing, cutting, and shaping steel, and/or milling flat stock. The operator monitors the work being completed and takes many critical measurements, accurately reading a tape measure and making adjustments as needed. If the machine is producing work that is not satisfactory, operator must be able to make small adjustments using a keypad on the control panel of the machine to correct the problem. Operator uses overhead cranes and other lifting devices as required. Operator occasionally uses a forklift. Operator stands 100% of the time while operating equipment.

Required Skills

  • Experience and/or post-secondary education in C.N.C. programming and equipment operation.
  • Operator must be able to read, understand, and interpret work orders and/or prints.
  • Operator must be able to accurately use a tape measure, reading and checking measurements.
  • Computer knowledge.
  • Operator must be able to frequently lift 50 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
  • Operator must be able to stand 100% of the time.
  • Operator must be punctual and have good attendance.

Preferred Skills

  • Two years in a manufacturing setting, along with a technical college degree
  • Experience with forklifts and overhead cranes
  • Strong math skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical ability

Benefits

  • Warrior offers a generous benefits package including PTO/ESST time.
  • After 60 days of employment FT employees also eligible to receive:
    • Eight (8) hours of holiday pay for nine (9) holidays including Good Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, & Christmas Eve).
    • Bereavement/Funeral Leave for immediate family.
    • Paid Jury Duty Leave.
    • Health Insurance (payroll deductions are non-taxable).
      • Current provider is HealthPartners.
      • Choice of (3) plans.
      • Warrior contributes to premium cost.
      • Reasonable rates for dependent coverage.
    • Dental Insurance (payroll deductions are non-taxable).
      • Current provider is HealthPartners.
      • Warrior pays 100% of employee's premium.
      • Reasonable rates for dependent coverage.
    • Vision Insurance (payroll deductions are non-taxable).
      • Current provider is Guardian - VSP.
      • Reasonable rates for employee and dependent coverage paid for 100% by employee (employee must be enrolled to include dependent coverage).
    • Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment
      • Current provider is Guardian.
      • Warrior pays 100% of employee's premiums.
      • Warrior pays 100% of dependents' life insurance premium (not eligible for STD, LTD & ADD).
    • Voluntary Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment
      • Current provider is Guardian.
      • Reasonable rates for employee and dependent coverage paid for 100% by employee (employee must be enrolled to include dependent coverage).
    • Flexible Spending Account (non-taxable payroll deductions for Health Care and Dependent Care).
    • Health Savings Account (non-taxable payroll deductions when enrolled in Warrior's qualifying plan).
  • The first of the quarter after 6 months of employment (if age 21 or older), FT employees are eligible to enroll in Warrior's 401(k) retirement plan.
    • Warrior matches 3% of employee's annual compensation through Safe Harbor Profit-Sharing
    • Automatic enrollment at 3% (before tax) contributions with the option to opt out or change contribution type or amount
    • May choose deductions to a 401(k) (before-tax), a Roth (after-tax), or both.
  • Educational Assistance
    • Available to all regular, full-time employees who have completed at least one year of active employment at the time the course commences.
  • Uniform Program for Shop Employees after 60-days.
    • Warrior pays 100% of rental and maintenance costs for shop uniforms.

Wages

  • $20.00 to $25.00 per hour.
  • Pay is based on experience.

Salary : $20 - $25

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