Entry Level Machine Shop Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Location: United States - Minneapolis, MN

Pay: $32.07 - $21.39

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning incoming machines and preparing the machines for shop work. This includes using hand tools and carefully cleaning the machines with a pressure washer
• Perform minor mechanical disassembly and assembly of Tennant products with complex functions 
• Understand and follow established procedures and processes to safely produce quality parts
• Recognize, communicate and document safety concerns
• Perform housekeeping and 5S to keep the department clean, safe, and well organized
• Satisfy, in a timely and complete fashion, required service-related documentation: timesheets, repair orders, machine checklists, receiving records expense reports, inventory control forms and any other service related documents
• Navigate Microsoft Windows and WorkForce proficiently
• Assists in keeping shop area clean and performing minor and routine maintenance-related activities as directed and assigned by Shop Supervisor
• Consistently present professional image, both in personal appearance and condition of company equipment
• Punctuality is a must for this position and individual should have reliable means of transportation to and from work

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 0-2 years of related mechanical experience
• Related manufacturing experience is preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Required Physical Demands:

• Routinely lifts up to 40 pounds individually
• Works in multiple positions during a shift
• Ability to stand for a 10 hour shift

Required Skills:

• Entry level mechanical aptitude and interest in learning mechanical maintenance and repair
• Good communication skills
• Good organization skills
• Ability to understand and fill out service-related documents and paperwork
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and service shop equipment

Environmental Exposures:

• Routinely and regularly works near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to hot conditions
• Occasionally exposed to non-toxic fumes
• Gasoline, diesel, and LP. Antifreeze, grease, lubricants, cleaning fluids/detergents, and solvents. Battery acid and related fumes. Noise to 87 decibels.

Safety Requirements:

• Exposed to hazards/risks that require body protection (gloves, pants, steel toes, sleeves, safety glasses, etc.)

Total Compensation = Pay range + Benefits

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Sales and Service Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.  The salary range reflects both entry into the role and future growth. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, up to 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays per year, dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, company‑paid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.

Defining Our Employee Value Proposition   

At Tennant Company, we…  

Discover fulfilling work with opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition. 

Drive the quality and innovation our customers rely on in our products and services. 

Connect with people who care about each other, our brands and our communities.

These are the principles that define how our employees experience Tennant Company, make Tennant a great place to grow your career, and are at the core of our legacy and future. Together, they serve as guideposts for working with our customers, our partners and one another.

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.