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Manufacturing Technician

WEG Electric Corp
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/14/2026

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, MN

Position: Manufacturing Technician (Union Environment)

Department: Production

Primary Objective of Position:

The Manufacturing Technician positions work with team members to meet production goals. Performs activities related to Assembly, Lamination, or Winding in a manufacturing environment, while adhering to all safety standards.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma preferred but not required.

Major Areas:

  • Assembly; responsible for the assembly of motor, generators and drives.
  • Lamination; responsible for assembling laminated subassemblies for stator winding, pole winding, exciter winding and rotor assembly.
  • Winding; performs the setup, layout, winding, connecting, testing and troubleshooting of electrical AC or DC rotating equipment.

Salary:

  • 1st Shift; salary range $20.00 hourly to $24.00 hourly
  • 2nd Shift salary range $20.00 hourly to $24.00 hourly (plus $2.00/hour differential)
  • Will compensate with experience. Position is full-time.

Skills Matrix:

  • Skills and advancement within the department is documented via the Skills Matrix. The skills matrix outlines the skills Assembly, Lamination, and Winding, an opportunity to increase your salary.

Pay Types:

  • Voluntary weekend overtime; Saturday is paid at time and half; and Sundays are paid at double time!

Job Type:

  • Monday – Friday, 1st shift 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Monday – Friday, 2nd shift 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
  • Full-time (Union)

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
  • 401K with Match 1st month following hire
  • Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
  • Company paid Holidays (12) and Paid Birthday (1) (use anytime throughout the year)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) available immediately
  • Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
  • Company provided tools
  • Company provided uniforms (laundered)
  • Company reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Safety Glasses
  • Secure, onsite free parking

Physical Requirements:

  • Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 20 lbs.
  • Occasionally lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Routinely ascends/descends ladders and stairs.
  • Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.
  • Occasionally positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.
  • Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
  • Routinely uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate machinery or tools.
  • Occasionally moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.

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