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Minneapolis Glass Company in Brooklyn Park, MN is looking to hire a full-time Machine Operator to join our second shift Glass Fabrication Team. Do you have experience operating large equipment to produce glass products? Do you want variety in your daily responsibilities to ensure all glass is produced with high quality and on-time to meet the production schedules? Would you like to join a glass & metal manufacturing and construction company that cares and truly values your hard work and skills? If so, please read on!
This second shift position is 4-10 hour days M-Thu and earns a competitive union salary starting at $27.62/hr. plus a $1.00 shift premium. After 12 months in the production role, the salary would be $31.60/hr. We are adding a second shift to our operation with a predictable work schedule of 2:00pm- 12:30am Monday-Thursday. We provide amazing benefits and perks including a company sponsored pension, strong low deductible health insurance plan, company-wide bonuses, a really strong community culture, healthy work-life balance, and promotion opportunities from within. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
AN EVENING IN THE LIFE OF A MACHINE OPERATOR
As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating machines that manufacture glass products. Taking big sheets of raw glass, using various machinery to cut, edge, notch, paint etc. to create a finished glass product for distribution. You will be responsible for basic equipment set up and maintenance to ensure high quality production.
Using our standard operating processes and software, you will ensure product in created for jobs on time and to specifications. Attention to detail and accuracy are key to success. Your ideas matter and will be key to continuous improvement for Minneapolis Glass.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience on production machines or manufacturing work
- Previous success working a second or third shift.
- Knowledge of glass fabrication strongly preferred.
- Must be physically capable of performing the work, with ability to lift up to 75 lbs. unassisted and stand for 10 hours.
- Strong mechanical aptitude to work with tools and trouble shoot issues with equipment
- Able to complete training on a first shift before assuming the second shift schedule
Do you excel in a team environment? Are you mechanically inclined? Are you accountable and willing to take the initiative to solve problems? Are you eager to learn, organized, and self-motivated? If yes, you might just be perfect for this machine operator position!
PAY RATE
Second Shift production workers start at $28.62/hr. union scale + $1.00 and progress to $31.60/hr. after 12 months.
WORK SCHEDULE
This machine operator position is full-time 4-days a week schedule of 2:00 PM - 12:30 AM Monday-Thursday 10-hour shift with 30-minute unpaid meal and two 15-minute paid breaks. Overtime may be available on a Friday or Saturday.
Must be able to train on first shift - approximately 6:00AM - 2:30PM for the first 4-6 weeks.
ABOUT MINNEAPOLIS GLASS
Since 1937, we have been offering the best custom glass fabrication and glazing services throughout the Midwest. Our integrated technology automates production, capacity planning, and project management for fewer surprises and faster fixes. We are a woman-owned contractor who strives to maintain the long-term success of customers, industries, and communities. By continuously innovating our manufacturing and installation processes, we eliminate confusion and make doing business easier.
With 10+ years of average employee tenure and eight decades in business, we continue to make our team a priority in our business. We have competitive wages, company sponsored pension, bonus, and a supportive culture. Our employees also enjoy opportunities for growth, a family-like team, and a manageable workload. We're proud of our strong values of relationships, integrity, expertise, ownership, and perseverance - you will feel the difference!
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR OPERATIONS TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this 2nd Shift Machine Operator job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 55445 EEO/AA

We’re Here If You Have Any Questions.
Give us a call at (763) 559-0635 or email at customerservice@minneapolisglass.com.