Description

Racker | Parts Preparation Technician | Manufacturing Production Associate | Production Team Member

Location: Nico Products - Minneapolis, MN

Shift: 1st Shift | Monday-Thursday | 5:00 AM-3:00 PM + Overtime as Needed (4-Day Work Week)

Pay: Starting at $22.00/hour

Signing Bonus: $1,500.00 (New hires only. Current employees are not eligible.)

(Employment/Staffing Agencies: Please do not contact us regarding this position. We hire directly.)

Start a Career in Manufacturing

Most people have never heard of the metal finishing industry before joining us—and that's okay.

Metal finishing and plating support products used every day in the medical, aerospace, defense, industrial, and manufacturing industries.

Our trade isn't taught in schools—we'll teach you.

If you're dependable, enjoy hands-on work, and want to build a long-term career, this is an excellent place to start.

Many employees begin in this position and advance into Lead, Plating, Maintenance, Chemical Lab, Quality, Shipping, Supervision, and other specialized roles throughout the company. What we can't teach is reliability, work ethic, initiative, and a commitment to producing quality work.

Before You Apply

Please apply only if the following describes you:

• You enjoy staying busy and working with your hands.
• You have dependable attendance and understand that production depends on employees showing up every day and on time.
• You pay attention to detail and enjoy producing quality work.
• You can follow written instructions and established procedures.
• You're comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment that includes heat, humidity, dust, noise, and chemicals.
• You enjoy working as part of a team while remaining accountable for your own work.
• You understand that personal mobile devices are secured during working hours and may only be accessed during scheduled breaks in designated areas due to customer and security requirements.
• You are available to participate in an in-person interview in Minnesota. We do not conduct virtual interviews. If you currently live outside Minnesota, you should have definite relocation plans before applying. You'll have an opportunity to explain your plans in the application questions.

Position Summary

Rackers prepare customer parts for the metal finishing process by securely attaching them to specialized racks before plating and removing them after processing.

This position is critical to product quality because proper racking helps ensure parts are processed correctly, protected throughout production, and delivered to customers on time.

You'll also inspect, count, package, and prepare customer parts while supporting production throughout the facility. No previous metal finishing experience is required—we'll provide the training.

Essential Responsibilities

• Count and verify customer parts before processing.
• Rack customer parts according to work instructions and quality requirements.
• Inspect parts for quality, damage, and accuracy.
• Remove completed parts from racks after processing.
• Package finished products for shipment.
• Complete production paperwork accurately.
• Follow established production procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures and properly use required PPE.
• Meet established production and quality expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

The people who excel in this position are dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy active work. Successful candidates typically:

• Learn new processes quickly.
• Stay productive throughout the day.
• Follow written instructions carefully.
• Work safely around manufacturing equipment.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Produce consistent, quality work.
• Work well with others.
• Maintain dependable attendance.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required—we will train the right candidate.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read an analog clock and tape measure.
• Comfortable using computers, tablets, and production software.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Dependable attendance.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be a U.S. cit