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 Job Details 
  
   
    
     
      
       
        | Job Location |  
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          Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN  | 
        
       
        | Position Type |  
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          Full Time  | 
        
       
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        | Salary Range |  
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          $17.50 - $19.50 Hourly  | 
        
       
        | Travel Percentage |  
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          None  | 
        
       
        | Job Shift |  
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          Monday - Thursday, 5am - 3:30pm  | 
        
      
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Description 
    Wenger Corporation is a privately-held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products.   
     
    To better balance the needs of your personal life, Wenger Corporation provides best-in-class, family-friendly scheduling for our manufacturing team. Our flexible options include four 10-hour shifts and overtime Fridays. And when the unexpected does arise, we'll work with you to help you be where, and when, you are needed most. Wenger's cultural commitment to flexibility, consistency and work-life balance adds a bit of predictability to an unpredictable world.  
     
    Wenger Corporation is seeking manufacturing aPowder Paint Line Operator to contribute to the success of Wenger Corporation's corporate strategy of providing an exceptional customer experience by reading bill of materials for proper loading and unloading parts, line setting / stripping, and placing materials on an overhead conveyor on our powder paint line, while working in a safe manner with a quality focus.  
     
    At a minimum, you'll need:  
    
      
      
      Physical ability to stand entire shift, full range of movement of arm and shoulders, considerable amount of bending, and ability to lift 50 lbs. 
  
      Basic equipment knowledge and computer skills 
  
      Communication and teamwork skills 
  
      Ability to multi-task with minimal supervision 
  
      Ability to apply mathematical techniques to calculate data or solve practical problems 
  
      Experience using tools andmachinesto complete the assigned work  
  
      Graspsthe meaning of written and verbal communication and ability to applyit to work situations 
  
      HS Diploma or GED, preferred 
  
      
      
    As a Powder Paint Line Operator, a typical day may include:  
    
      
      
      Loading and unloading of product and tooling from overhead conveyor line  
      
  
      Assemble products and performquality tests 
  
      Masking and plugging of parts according to the bill of materials and shop drawings 
  
      Assisting withoutput, quality and productivity and making recommends changes as needed 
  
      CompletingERP transactions 
  
      Performing 'End of the Line' part inspections
       and proper placement of finished goods 
  
      Packaging, labeling and palletizing of parts for assembly or shipping  
  
      Identifyingways to improve line density and capacity, fixturing and packing methods to best accommodate the products and quality  
  
      Completing preventative maintenance tasks 
  
      Providing back up support to Paint Technician, Industrial Painter and/or Material Handler, as needed  
  
      Offering suggestions related to enhancing work instructions to ensure quality conformance and specifications are met  
  
      Assisting with training of new Team Members to ensure assignments and duties are understood and that the job duties do not interfere with the completion of the overall job objectives of the paint system 
  
      Adhering to PPE requirements to ensure all equipment required to do a job is provided and in good working condition 
  
      Maintaininga clean and orderly work area to minimize safety hazards and accidents 
 - English proficiency is required for this manufacturing position to ensure safety compliance and fulfillment of operational needs. The candidate must be able to speak, read and understand English in order to follow equipment instructions, understand safety protocols and respond to emergency situations. Strong English skills are also necessary for communicating with team members, supervisors and other departments to ensure smooth production processes and to maintain quality standards.
 - While performing the functions of this job, the team member is continuously required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The team member is occasionally required to kneel, crouch, squat, bend, twist/turn and climb ladder/stairs. The team member is continuously required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate machines, equipment, tools or controls. Team member is continuously required to reach with hands and arms. The functions of the job include occasionally viewing a computer monitor and repetitive motion activities on the keyboard. The team member may continuously be required to lift, move, push/pull up to and over 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
 
      
      
    Benefit offerings include:  
    
      
      
      Paid Time Off 
  
      9 Paid Holidays 
  
      Generous Profit Sharing 
  
      Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
  
      Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA 
  
      Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance 
  
      401k Retirement Plan with Company Match 
  
      Company Paid Life Insurance 
  
      Supplemental Life Insurance 
  
      Employee Assistance Program 
  
      Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement 
  
      
      
     
    Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!
  Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 
 All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply 
   
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