Crater/ Assembler - 1st Shift
Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG · electricmachinery.com
MinneapolisOn-siteEntry level1+ yrs
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
Crate and skid building, packing and shipping of machinery and parts.
Insurance
Details
- Found
- 31 d ago · posted 2026-07-28
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- Pay (as listed)
- $20 an hour
Full description
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
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