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Machine Technician / Production Associate – Minneapolis, KS

Compensation: Starting pay of $19.50-24.50/hr!                                                                 +$1.00/hr shift differential for 2nd shift!

Join a winning team where YOU matter!

Progressive and growing master distributor of industrial fasteners seeks a high achiever to join our growing Manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have a high attention to detail, thorough enjoyment for all things mechanical, and the ability to be creative to increase productivity and product throughput.

We offer these benefits and more:

• Triannual profit sharing bonuses on top of regular pay.
• 401(k), with the maximum employer match allowed by law and a year-one full vestment.
• Full benefits, including free health insurance option for non-tobacco users.
• Best-in-class Company Health Club.
• Generous paid-time-off policies, including paid holidays, bereavement, and parental leave.
• Comprehensive on-boarding training program.
• Great culture with supportive teammates.
• Supportive managerial feedback.

For more than a century, we’ve built our reputation on quality, innovation, reliability, and a people-first Culture of Excellence that values growth, professionalism, and teamwork.

This culture is guided by seven Core Values:

• Effective We Deliver Results That Matter
• Learner We Grow Through Curiosity
• Attentive We Notice What Others Overlook
• Accountable We Own It
• Humble We Check Our Egos at the Door
• Transparent We Communicate with Clarity and Honesty
• Love and Respect We Treat People Like People

If you’re looking for more than just a job - a place to grow your career with a company that values contribution, leadership, and purpose - we invite you to explore our open opportunities below and consider joining our Culture of Excellence!

Responsibilities:

• Operate and adjust machining and turning equipment, performing standard and repetitive sequences of operations where programs are proved and setups are made by others.
• Operations include drilling, boring, grinding, and milling, turning etc. employing recognized tooling and procedures where tolerances are close but not difficult to maintain.
• Follow detailed instructions, work from standard coding and operational data to change or mount tools and position work piece.
• Adjust machine and fixture stops to maintain finish and tolerance requirements.
• Working from certified part drawings, utilize required precision measuring instruments to check machine positioning, inspect finished parts, and record results on SPC charts.
• Recognize and report any program and/or machine malfunctions, tooling difficulties, etc.
• May assist with setups or proving of programs.
• Under supervision, work procedures and products are subject to check and inspection.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to utilize mechanical and basic office equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work Power Equipment (Crane, Forklift, etc). In-house training provided.

Ideal Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, team player.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• Manufacturing/Machining experience desired.
• Reliability.
• Interest in career development and personal learning.
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions and/or environment.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership qualities desired.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs desired.
• Experience working in a high performance team setting desired.

Work Environment:

This is a manufacturing plant environment. Exposure to high temperatures, moving machinery, moving equipment, heights and confined spaces.

EEOE:

Huyett is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

To Learn More About Huyett:

• See www.huyett.com to learn about the company’s products, services and commercial offerings.

Huyett is a manufacturer and master distributor of industrial fasteners that leverages superior customer service, data analytics, e-commerce, and a direct sales force to realize significant competitive advantage. The firm currently has five locations in North America primarily serving the production fastener distribution market. With private ownership, this 110-year-old company bears leadership that is transparent and resourceful with open book management and profit sharing to team members. The firm has a rock-solid balance sheet and while fast-paced, is stable and will be here for the long run, absent of sell-out or market risks.