Metal Machine Operator - TH/F/S Shift ($2/hr increment)

When you work at Daktronics, you’ll be part of something amazing. We design, engineer, manufacture and support bold, eye-catching digital LED and LCD video displays and audio systems.

Our products bring excitement to professional, college and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world, and even provide direction for people as they travel, work and play.

As part of the Daktronics team, you’ll have interesting, impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits – and the people are second to none.

Learn more About Daktronics!

Why consider working at Daktronics?  

• Our employees enjoy a welcoming, team-focused setting with friendly, helpful co-workers.  
• We offer a clean and safe work environment with a stable work schedule. 
• The opportunity to work for an innovative, world-leading company. Our products are used around the world, from sports stadiums to airports, to other commercial applications.   

We currently have an opening on the following shift: 

6:00am-6:00pm, Thursday - Saturday (3 days per week, 12-hour days) 

The Metal Machine Operator will set up and operate a variety of computer-controlled machines such as CNC Metal Punch, Press Breaks, as well as an Inserter which includes a $3.00/hr. skill increment ontop of base pay. This position requires working with minimal supervision, utilizing a number of tools and precision measuring instruments, following blueprints/instructions, and performing some basic math calculations. We are looking for people with good communication skills who can learn quickly, exhibit flexibility, and be effective team players. 

We value prior experience in a manufacturing environment or operating similar metal machines; welding is not required in this position. Experience with overhead cranes and/or forklift is appreciated but not required. We will provide on-the-job training and/or certification. 

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Previous metal fabrication experience is preferred.
• 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 ½ 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.
• Must have ability to flex into other areas of metal, such as shell assembly and paint, or into other departments when needed.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to meet all workplace safety requirements.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.