Gemstar Injection Press Operator - 2nd Shift

Company Overview

Gemstar Manufacturing® has been a leading manufacturer of custom plastic parts and protective hard cases for over 60 years and operates under two business unit brands. Gemstar Custom Part Solutions is a full-service manufacturer providing solutions to unique custom plastic part needs. Gemstar Protective Hard Cases offers four rugged case lines: Stronghold®, RoboRack®, Sentinel®, and VersaPro®. For more information, visit www.gemstarmfg.com.

Gemstar Manufacturing is a division of Gemini, Inc., a second-generation, family-owned wholesale manufacturer of dimensional signage.

Gemstar is looking for an Injection Press Operator to join the team at our location in Cannon Falls, MN! The position is responsible for working under general supervision to set up molds and operate injection presses, performing required adjustments to form parts and letters. Fills hoppers and trims stems from formed letters. Come be a part of a positive, people-first culture that is focused on leveraging each team members’ strengths to help bring our customer’s unique products to life.

Wage Range: USD $21.30 - $27.92 per Hour (Posted range is inclusive of an additional 10% shift premium)
Location: Cannon Falls, MN
Type: Full Time – On-site
Schedule: 5/8 hour days 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM (Monday through Friday)

• Overtime is scheduled as needed.

A day in the life of a Injection Press Operator at Gemstar includes:

• Fills hoppers on injection presses with appropriate materials as indicated by the work order.
• Activates injection presses following standard practices, and monitors letters being produced.
• Produces parts in appropriate quantities to meet customer orders and to maintain desired inventory levels.
• Sets up letter molds, pad molds and custom molds on injection presses ensuring that the molds are not damaged, are the correct size, and make appropriate adjustments to produce acceptable parts.
• Inspects pressed letters and molded parts, ensuring that letters produced are consistent with quality standards required by the company.
• Operates a slotter, sawing slots in injection and form letters.
• Clips stems from letters using a hand clipper, and places letters into a box.
• Monitors the hoppers of several presses, ensuring that a sufficient supply of plastic is supplied to produce an acceptable level of production of letters during the shift.
• May replace drills or make minor adjustments on presses when required, ensuring that proper size drills are used.
• Records production units produced during the shift and forwards such information to the Lead Person or Plant Manager.
• May provide job-related training to lesser skilled employees as required.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with all department employees.
• Always maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Always uses all required safety supplies and procedures.
• May perform similar or related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent demonstrated competency through work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The actual title and individual compensation packages are dependent upon various factors unique to each candidate including skillset, training, transferable skills, work experience, qualifications, business needs, market demands, and other job-related reasons. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for other benefits.

How we show we care

• $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
• 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
• Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Get Paid Weekly
• Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

About Us

As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. We know what it means to be human, and we strive to make sure our employees feel valued. Due to our incredible family of employees, we have grown substantially and are looking to grow our team further with like-minded individuals that share in our company values: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, Stewardship. At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful vision: Successful Partners. Engaged People. Thriving Communities. This vision guides how we show up every day for our customers, for one another, and for the communities we call home.

• We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
• Gemini will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For additional assistance email; [email protected] or call (507) 263-3957 and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.