Autowinder Operator I

Hopkins, Minnesota

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
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Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

The Autowinder Operator will work in a team in a fast-paced environment to produce, process and package spiral wound element filters. Operator will use hand tools, power tools and a variety of machines to complete tasks. Autowinder Operators perform all tasks in the manufacturing process,
including rotating through all or most of the jobs rather than being assigned to a specific task on a permanent basis.

Shifts are 12-hours long, rotating shifts from 3:50 PM to 4 AM

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Produce and process elements (Autowinder, Autofinisher, FRP, Test and Package) as prescribed by manufacturing instructions.
  • Observe all Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) rules, including housekeeping practices; participate in EHS meetings, investigations and audits.
  • Proactively communicate and address safety concerns.
  • Perform quality workmanship and keep scheduled deadlines to meet customer expectations.
  • Support Business needs with respect to EHS, Quality, on time shipments and productivity; including eliminating barriers to achieving business goals.
  • Perform in-process inspection of materials to assure conformance with specifications. Identify non-conforming material and elements.
  • Keep accurate records of lot numbers, model numbers, serial numbers, track labor and material usage/scrap.
  • Input correct production data into Network Database and Proficy.
  • Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Ability to deep clean (sanitize) equipment as needed.
  • Work and cooperate with team to achieve department objectives.
  • Aid in the training of other team members on new or existing procedures.
  • Assist in development of new processes to improve product quality and production.
  • Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead
  • Complete assigned safety / training requirements. Safely use, transfer and handle chemicals while wearing PPE (personal protective equipment).


Required:


  • Minimum of 6 months of experience as a machine operator, maintenance technician, or military service
  • Ability to wear required PPE (respirator, heading protection, etc.)
  • Ability and willingness to work a rotating 12-hour schedule that includes every other weekend coverage, as required
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime, as required


Preferred:



  • Knowledge of autowinder (automated manufacturing) processes.
  • Knowledge of basic machine operation.
  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment used to build and process elements.
  • Knowledge of basic computer programs and usage.
  • Knowledge of basic math skills (including but not limited to ratios and arithmetic).
  • Ability to operate electrical lift and forklift if required by task.
  • Ability to visually inspect and mechanically test elements.
  • Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
  • Ability to use and read a variety of measuring tools (including but not limited to tape measures and gauges).
  • Lean manufacturing experience
  • Basic SAP experience, including navigating in the system, looking up test specs and ensuring bills of materials match recipes


At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:



  • Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $19.50/hour base + $2/hour adder for 12 hour shift + $3/hour shift diff for night shift = $24.50/hour total annually or hourly.
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1.
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching.
  • Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement


Safety Sensitive Role: Yes

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.


Date Posted: 10 April 2025
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