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Assembler and Operator (Manufacturing) - 2nd shift / weekend shift Open

Job Summary

A well‑established manufacturing facility in North Mankato is seeking a dependable Oven Operator to support production by operating industrial ovens used to cure varnish, epoxy, and protective coatings on electric motor and generator components. This role is essential to ensuring product quality, consistency, and compliance with strict manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload rotors, stators, and other components into industrial ovens
• Operate ovens according to established temperature profiles and cure cycle times
• Monitor oven controls, temperatures, and process parameters throughout each cycle
• Accurately document oven runs and follow all manufacturing procedures
• Inspect components after curing to verify proper results and quality standards
• Remove cured parts and stage them for the next production process
• Perform daily and weekly preventative maintenance tasks
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety‑focused work area
• Follow all plant safety, quality, and production guidelines

Training & Advancement

• On‑the‑job training provided
• Opportunity to develop valuable manufacturing skills
• Potential to advance into related roles such as coating, VPI, paint, or other production specialties

Work Environment

• Open production floor with excellent lighting
• Exceptionally clean and organized workspace
• Team‑oriented environment with consistent processes

This is a Permanent position based out of North Mankato, MN.

The pay range for this position is $51126.00 - $65368.00/yr.

Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities. Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day. Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match to support your financial future. Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays. Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

This is a fully onsite position in North Mankato,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.