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ELECTRIC MACHINERY COMPANY, a division of WEG

Crater/ Assembler - 1st Shift

Minneapolis, MN

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
26 Sept 2026

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Description

Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Position: Crater/ Assembler - 1st Shift

Team: Assembly

Major Areas of Accountability:

  • Makes skids, crates and boxes to required dimensions and wraps, seals, packs and anchors equipment and parts for shipment.
  • Reads shipping instructions, packing specifications, dimension drawings and other information covering preparation, handling and transportation of equipment, accessories and parts.
  • Does necessary design and layout, makes skids, crates and boxes to process specifications.
  • Wraps, seals, packs and braces large and small machines, parts and accessories for shipment, domestic and export.
  • Prepares machines and other equipment for long term storage.
  • Makes and uses stencils for export boxes.
  • Inventories and inspects parts for shipment from invoice or packing list.
  • Does necessary bracing, anchoring, wrapping and covering in loading railroad cars.
  • Uses Instapak Foam Packaging System in preparing small parts or subassemblies for shipment.
  • Fills out and dates all quality and customer documentation required in the shipping department.
  • Maintains inventory of materials used in shipping department.
  • Actively participates in continuous improvements.
  • Requires minimum supervision.
  • Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA Regulations.

Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

  • High School degree or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Knows how to use both power and hand tools that are necessary to do the work.
  • Must show aptitude to utilize computers for shipping information.
  • Must be able to work as a team member.
  • Must have basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions)

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.
  • Routinely operates machinery and power tools
  • Routinely moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.

Skills Matrix:

The Assembler position is part of the Assembly Team skills Matrix. This position works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Assembly Team skills matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Assembly Team.

Salary:

· 1st Shift; salary range $20.00 hourly to $25.00 hourly

Pay Types

Voluntary weekend overtime.

Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time!

Job Type

Monday – Friday, 1st Shift 7:00am - 3:30pm

Full-time (Union)

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
  • 401K with Match 1st of the month following hire
  • Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
  • Company paid Holidays (13)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
  • Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
  • $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
  • Company provided tools
  • Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses
  • Secure, onsite free parking

Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position

Please, no agencies

Original posting on ELECTRIC MACHINERY COMPANY, a division of WEG's site ↗

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