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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.\nWhy Choose Daktronics?\nInnovative Products: Create cutting-edge digital displays seen globally.\nStable Schedule: Enjoy a consistent work schedule with no rotating shifts.\nClean Environment: Work in a clean, safe, organized, and well-lit environment.\nTeam Atmosphere: Join a supportive and collaborative team.\nVariety and Growth: Engage in diverse tasks with opportunities for learning and development.\nCompetitive Compensation: Benefit from competitive pay and meaningful benefits.\nWhen will I work?\n4/10s Schedule, Primary Schedule - The primary work hours for this position are 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday, with overtime required as needed.\nWhere is this opportunity located?\nPosition located in Brookings, South Dakota in our Transportation department.\nWhat will the work look like for me?\nA Metal Machine Operator manufactures sheet metal assemblies and welded extruded frames. \nSetup and operate a variety of machines (for example metal punch, press brake, saw, CNS mill). Operate some computer/controlled machines. Basic layout. Use precision measuring instruments, calipers square, etc. \nSafely and responsibly use tools including air driven power manual and other tools (for example drills and riveting guns). \nFollow written instructions and blueprints. Record work done. Perform basic math calculations. \nAccurately and consistently complete quality work in a timely manner. Inspect own work. Quickly learn new tasks. Accurately and consistently complete repetitive tasks. \nWork effectively as a team member, work with little supervision, help when and where needed, make suggestions for process and product improvement, communicate effectively with team members. Follow company guidelines. \nWork scheduled hours. Work overtime when necessary. \nWilling to work in any manufacturing department through flexibility. \nPerform other duties as needed to meet customer expectations. \nProgram metal fabrication machines through automated computer equipment. \nQualifications\nTo be considered for Metal Machine Operator - Day Shift, we require the following:\nHigh school diploma or GED required. \nCurrent or previous successful metal machine operation experience preferred. \nGood communication skills. \nAbility to learn quickly. \nAbility to successfully participate as a member of a team. \nAbility to work with minimum supervision. \nRegularly and reliably work the scheduled hours. Ability to work overtime when workload requires. \nWear 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. \nPhysical requirements include the ability to:Distinguish and identify color. \nRead fine print. \nWork with odors (solder, paint, solvent, or general manufacturing odor). \nLift and carry heavy (up to 50 lbs.) and/or awkward items. \nStand or sit for the full shift. \nHave full range of motion (including but not limited to bending and lifting) required to perform the job function. \nMaintain steady hand-eye coordination. \nReach in all directions and in potentially awkward positions. \n\nThe selected individual must be able to travel by air and ground and comply with the Daktronics Driver Eligibility Policy to begin and maintain employment. 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