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Position Summary At Daktronics, you'll be part of something extraordinary. We design, engineer ... Support areas of metal machine operation and other areas within final assembly. * Respond to ...

Position Summary At Daktronics, you'll be part of something extraordinary. We design, engineer ... Support areas of metal machine operation and other areas within final assembly. * Respond to ...

Daktronics Jobs Information

Do workers at Daktronics get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
91% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Does Daktronics pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
58% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

At Daktronics, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
88% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Daktronics affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
95% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Daktronics?

Most people get paid time off work.
89% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers at Daktronics worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
69% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Daktronics workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Daktronics?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
81% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do Daktronics managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
81% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Daktronics spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
12% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Daktronics?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
85% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Daktronics feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Daktronics get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
72% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Daktronics?

Most people feel stressed out here.
81% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Daktronics enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
45% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Daktronics recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
59% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Daktronics?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
43% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Daktronics?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 42% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think Daktronics’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
74% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Daktronics is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
74% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
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Electronic Assembly Machine Operator - M-Th, Day

Electronic Assembly Machine Operator - M-Th, Day

Daktronics

Brookings, SD • On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Daktronics rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 139 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Position Summary

At Daktronics, you'll be part of something extraordinary. We design, engineer, manufacture, and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems that captivate audiences worldwide. Our products bring excitement to professional, college, and high school games, attract customers for businesses globally, and provide direction for people as they travel, work, and play.

Why Choose Daktronics?

  • Innovative Products:Create cutting-edge digital displays seen globally.
  • Stable Schedule:Enjoy a consistent work schedule with no rotating shifts.
  • Clean Environment:Work in a clean, safe, organized, and well-lit environment.
  • Team Atmosphere:Join a supportive and collaborative team.
  • Variety and Growth:Engage in diverse tasks with opportunities for learning and development.
  • Competitive Compensation:Benefit from competitive pay and meaningful benefits.

When will I work?

  • 4/10s Schedule, Primary Schedule– The primary work hours for this position are 5:45am to 4:15pm, Monday through Thursday, with overtime required as needed.

Where is this opportunity located?

Position located in Brookings, South Dakota.

What will the work look like for me?

  • Operate automated equipment and/or perform the modular and technical construction of scoreboards and/or displays, interpret work instructions/technical drawings, safely operate hand tools, and participate in a team.
  • Learn Daktronics products, systems, and processes, and produce product in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
  • Be flexible to work in other departments as needed.
  • Learn and practice Lean Manufacturing methodology.
  • Follow company policies and procedures.
  • Complete other duties as assigned to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

To be considered for Electronic Assembly Machine Operator, we require the following:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Required to work overtime when overtime shifts are scheduled.
  • Regularly and reliably work the scheduled hours.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to learn quickly and successfully participate as a member of a team.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Wear all proper protective equipment as required in work area in accordance with Daktronics Safety Policy and OSHA standards. Items may include safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, hearing protection, and electrostatic discharge wear. You will be provided the PPE for the required areas.
  • Physical requirements include the ability to:
  • Work in an environment with these types of smells: paint, solvent, and solder.
  • Frequently lift 35 lbs. Occasionally to frequently lift 45 lbs., in some work areas.
  • Stand for the full shift with planned breaks. The duration of standing between breaks varies from 2-3 1⁄2 hours depending on work area.
  • Work from heights, including working from ladders and platforms.
  • Reach in all directions (up, down, side-to-side, and diagonal reaching), including some awkward reaching to insert components in difficult to reach sections of the product.
  • Maintain steady hand/eye coordination.
  • Identify wire and paint colors.
  • Read fine print.
  • Fluent in English, written and verbal.
  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Ready to make an impact?Be part of a company that values your contributions and offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment. Learn more about Daktronics and take the next step in your manufacturing career with us!

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Job ID2026-7379

LocationBrookings, South Dakota

Type Full Time

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