Position: Machine Operator Shift: 1st Shift, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Location: St Paul, MN 55110 Pay Rate: $16 per hour Key Responsibilities: • Set up and operate knitting machines or related equipment based on production specifications • Monitor machine output, inspect products for quality and defects, and ensure quality standards are met • Make machine adjustments as needed, troubleshoot minor mechanical issues, and report larger problems to maintenance technicians • Perform daily or periodic maintenance and cleaning tasks, such as lubrication or changing needles/yarn • Comply with all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) • Maintain a clean and organized work area • Log production numbers, reworks/errors, and relevant machine parameters Work Environment & Requirements: • The job requires standing for extended periods, occasional lifting of materials up to approximately 20 lbs, and frequent bending and reaching • Candidates should possess basic mechanical skills, the ability to interpret details, diagrams, and specifications, and basic math proficiency • Experience in manufacturing or textiles is helpful but not required; entry level candidates will receive appropriate training
See More Details >>Territory Sales Manager – Precision Cutting Tools Territory – Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, Iowa, North and South Dakota Heritage Cutter is a privately held, US manufacturer of precision cutting tools. Our products include high performance carbide end mills, high-speed steel, cobalt and powdered metal end mills, taps, and countersinks. We go to market under the Data Flute, Brubaker, Weldon, and Decatur Diamond brands. Data Flute is an industry leader in the manufacture of high performance, application specific, solid carbide rounds. Weldon is a long-established manufacturer of premium carbide and high-speed steel cutting tools. Brubaker Tool serves our customers from our facility in Central Pennsylvania that has been in continuous operation since 1881 and is a manufacturer of general purpose and high-performance taps. Decatur Diamond is a pioneer in high performance diamond tooling and offers a full suite of diamond-based tools. Our team of territory and regional managers across the US and Canada work closely with each other to share information and build upon our success. Territory managers are factory trained with in-depth reviews of application information for each product line and hands-on demonstrations. Once in the field, our territory managers are supported by a team of seasoned engineers and product managers to take on some of the most challenging applications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and in-depth working knowledge of machining. Responsibilities will include field technical support of our end-user customers, field technical support for our distribution partners, and sales. Ultimately, the Territory Manager will be responsible for the level and quality of sales in the territory. Responsibilities • Oversee and manage customer relationships with assigned territory • Increase sales and profit margin with assigned territory • Responsible to develop and implement sales strategies for the assigned territory • Keeping CRM update for assigned accounts along with ensuring data is current and accurate. • Review lost opportunities to provide feedback to manage pricing, product, service/support and sales strategy. • Responsible for setting sales goals, including new business targets and objectives for the assigned territory and report on progress. • Develop and implementation of respective sales plans • Responsible for coordinating internal resources (i.e. – Product Managers) as required to support territory. If the account is being supported by a distributor, responsible for working with distributor to coordinate support products and solutions. • Effectively communicate market trends and product competitiveness to management and new business • New business opportunities should also be communicated to the Product Managers for review as required. • Submit a monthly report to consist of target account updates, quotation feedback, and distributor updates and training. • Provide Regional Manager with other status changes, as well as forecast feedback at major accounts. Skills and Attributes: • Highly motivated • Technical capability to understand and recommend solutions for milling and tapping applications. • Ability to develop value proposition for Heritage Cutters products/ solutions. • Ability to develop and foster customer relationships. • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to develop cross-functional relationships. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including writing business correspondence, reports and presentation skills. • Ability to develop and implement strategic sales plans. • Demonstrate ability to grow sales in a designated territory. • Customer empathy/ customer advocate mentality • Strong project management skills • Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and close prospect accounts. • Willingness to travel • Ability to use the Internet, Project Management software, spreadsheets and word processing software. • Ability to work independently to set daily priorities and workload. Experience and Education • 2+ years of machining experience on both manual and CNC machines is required. • 2+ years of sales experience is preferred. • An engineering degree or a certificate program from a machining trade school is preferred. We offer an excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) including both base and Company matching contributions, paid holidays/vacation, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance and life insurance.
See More Details >>Your Job Molex Company is seeking Production Operators in Hudson, WI with quality focused manufacturing experience to support manufacturing and production. You may not see our name on the shelves, but our electronic solutions are inside the products you use every day. Shift Options: • 1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:00am-3:00pm Pay • $22/hour is the anticipated starting pay rate Our Team We work together with the world’s innovators to design and manufacture electronic solutions that solve complex technical challenges. At Molex, we not only employ some of the most talented people from all over the world, but we also work to help cultivate tomorrow's breakthroughs. What you will do • Read, interpret, and manufacture cables to customer specification utilizing both automated and manual processes • Perform visual, in-process, and final inspection of parts per quality criteria, checking for defects • Package parts according to customer standards • Communicate status of jobs to previous and following shift and share information with Technicians about problems or process variations • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to identify and implement process improvements. • Contribute to a proactive safety culture Who You Are • 18 years of age or older • Ability to read and follow written Standard Operating Procedures • Ability to sort individual fibers according to customer drawings, which utilize color-coding • Ability to assemble small components according to product drawings • Ability to work in the United States. This position requires access to technology and information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the company's export control policies. Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. persons What Puts You Ahead • Experience in medical device assembly, small electronics manufacturing, or other industries that require a high level of hand dexterity/coordination • Experience working with SAP At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employer. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Minneapolis, WI, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a projected job growth of little to no change from 2023 to 2033. The average machinist salary in Minneapolis, WI, is around $2,056 per week, with experienced professionals often earning over $4,100 per week. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring machinists in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
