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Sr Operator - 3rd Shift

Watlow
Winona, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/9/2026
Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

Position Summary

Experienced position consisting of assembly set-up and operating equipment, tools, machinery, and complex equipment to prepare and assemble product, ensuring all product meets quality standards. May test products using established procedures.

Shift Hours: Sun – Thurs; 9:00 PM – 5:30 AM

Pay Rate: $23.06/hour shift differential

Functional Contribution (Contribution Matrix)

  • Works under the general direction of a more seasoned team member
  • Routes questions to the appropriate person
  • Demonstrates a willingness to learn and improve.
  • Adheres to policies, procedures, and best practices
  • Ability to learn new skills and follow directions.
  • Produce at takt time while following standard work.
  • Able to work individually and in teams.
  • Follow the Watlow Way Behaviors, Values and Principles
  • MDI/ Improvement participation
  • Basic understanding of data analysis Demonstrate knowledge with computer systems
  • Models Watlow Way behaviors, principles, and values while applying the Watlow Business System

Delivery

Skills, Abilities and Mastery (Responsibility Matrix):

  • Operator role responsibilities, plus:
  • Set- up and operate equipment / tools / machinery, including complex equipment to prepare and assemble product.
  • Serve as a resource to others in resolution of complex problems and issues and work on tasks that reflect substantial variety and complexity.
  • May complete inventory-cycle counts and do the tracking of work in progress.
  • May orient, train, and review the work of other team members.
  • Must have job skills mastery and willingness to flex between work cells/ value streams.

Business Partner

  • Collaborates with Maintenance with regard to TPM
  • Partners with CI on work cell improvements
  • Partners with Quality on problem solving Center of Expertise (COE)
  • Various certification requirements based on location (eg. IPC in Winona)
  • Previous Manufacturing or related industry experience

Education, Experience And Certification Requirements

  • High-school graduate/GED preferred
  • Up to 3 years’ related experience
  • Trade Jobs- Preferred Two-year degree or Technical Certificate or related experience (1-3 years)

Additional Information Regarding Position

  • Enriching Lives Workshop completion

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

Benefits

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

  • Annual Incentive Program
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
  • Wellness incentives
  • Employee Personal Assistance Program
  • Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.

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