Danfoss USA Hiring for Production Operations Technician – nd shift at Ames, IA  Full Time

At Danfoss we build high quality, state of the art hydraulic pumps and motors to achieve more with less to power agricultural and construction machinery. We engineer impact where it counts, from the farms that feed to the modern city. Danfoss in Ames has an opening for a 2ndshiftProduction Operations Technician. The hours for this position areMonday – Sunday 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm with the potential for overtime.

Production Operations Technician (POT) encompass the job functions required to coordinate parts, assemble, test, paint, package, and ship company products. POTs perform a variety of manufacturing tasks that generally include assembling, operating manual and automatic equipment, setting up machines, testing, and dismantling unit assemblies and complex sub-assembly workstations according to appropriate work process instructions. POTs are expected to rotate among all stations within each assembly cell to perform repetitive work at a consistent pace to meet Danfoss’ customer demands.

Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, a great working environment including 100% climate-controlled facility and much more! Danfoss offers 3 weeks paid PTO accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 13 paid holidays including annual paid shutdown week between Christmas and New Year’s. We pride ourselves on growing our human potential and encourage career growth within our facilities.

• Job responsibilities encompass the job functions required to coordinate parts, assemble, test, paint, package, and ship company products
• Performs a variety of manufacturing tasks that generally include assembling, operating manual, and automatic equipment, setting up machines, testing, and dismantling unit assemblies and complex sub-assembly workstations according to appropriate work process instructions
• The employee is expected to rotate among all stations within each assembly cell performing repetitive work at a consistent pace to meet customer demands
• Must have working knowledge and ability to repair final unit assemblies and complex subassemblies
• The position will interact with co-workers in the same assembly cell or sub-assembly cell
• The position will interact with a Team Coordinator which is the subject matter expert on the assembly line
• The position will take instruction for the Production Facilitator and Production Team

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Basic writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• One to three months of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways – driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.