Punch Press Operator

Build the Products Behind the Fun. Grow Your Career with an Employee-Owned Company!Are you an experienced Machine Operator looking for a stable career with excellent benefits, bonus opportunities, and room to grow? Join a team that manufactures commercial playground equipment used by children and communities across the country. Your work will help create products that make a lasting impact while giving you the opportunity to develop your skills in a modern manufacturing environment.Location: Delano, MNCompetitive PayFull-Time OpportunityMonthly Bonuses + Profit Sharing + Employee OwnershipWhy You'll Love This OpportunityEmployee-Owned Company (ESOP) - Build your future while helping build the company's successMonthly Production Bonuses - Get rewarded for your hard workProfit Sharing Program - Share in the company's achievements401(k) with Up to 6% Company MatchFree Onsite NurseCareer Growth & Advancement OpportunitiesGrowing Company with Long-Term StabilityClean, Well-Maintained Manufacturing FacilityWhat You'll DoAs a Machine Operator, you'll help manufacture the deck platforms and components that become part of innovative commercial playground systems.Key Responsibilities:Operate and set up machines to produce high-quality sheet metal components.Read blueprints, work orders, and production documents to ensure accurate manufacturing.Perform machine adjustments and basic troubleshooting to maintain efficiency and quality.Use measuring tools, tape measures, and inspection equipment to verify specifications.Work with sheet metal fabrication equipment, including CNC laser, punch press, and press brake machinery.Maintain quality standards while meeting production goals.Collaborate with a supportive team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Follow all safety procedures and maintain an organized workspace.What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications:Previous machine operating experienceAbility to read blueprints and production drawingsExperience using measurement tools and performing quality checksStrong mechanical aptitude and attention to detailAbility to lift up to 50 lbs occasionallyHigh School Diploma or GEDPreferred Experience:CNC Turret OperationPunch Press, Press Brake, or Laser ExperienceFabrication and Sheet Metal ManufacturingMachine Setup and TroubleshootingThe Work EnvironmentYou'll work in a large manufacturing campus that combines the resources of a growing company with the close-knit atmosphere of a smaller team. The shop is clean, organized, and focused on safety, with opportunities to learn new equipment and advance your skills.While manufacturing can be fast-paced and occasionally noisy, you'll be surrounded by experienced team members who take pride in producing quality products and supporting each other's success.Build More Than Parts. Build a Career.If you enjoy working with advanced manufacturing equipment, reading blueprints, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work come to life, this is the opportunity for you.Apply today and join an employee-owned company where your contributions matter, your growth is encouraged, and your hard work is rewarded!Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Delano, MN.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Delano,MN.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.