Manufacturing Specialist – Cubic

Coldspring $19.00 - $27.50 short term disability, long term disability, 401(k), profit sharing United States, Minnesota, Cold Spring 17482 Granite West Road ( Show on map ) Jul 20, 2026 Description Status: This is a full-time; hourly position Hours: Monday - Thursday: 5:00am - 3:30pm & Friday: 5:00am - 12:00pm; overtime as needed Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees: Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for operating a variety of machines to assist in meeting production demands; includes, but not limited to, Saws (diamond blade and wire), Mausoleum Assembly, Epoxy Applicator and Patcher, Polish Machines, Anchoring/Layout, Core Machines, Drilling and Milling Machines, etc. Must be willing to be cross trained and flex to areas when needed to meet customer demand in production. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: - Inspect stone for quality and appearance; includes, but not limited to, dimensions, thickness, flatness, squareness, etc. - Read production tickets to determine work to be completed. - Review work before, during and after various steps in the production process to ensure it meets production ticket specifications; may require the use of patterns and various measuring tools. - Apply general knowledge of stone tolerances to repair, mill, apply angle and shape cuts, specific tooling and other detailed work that is required per customer specifications. - Use cranes to load and unload work from the machines as needed. - Level, brace, secure, wedge and clamp all stone in machines appropriately to meet safety requirements specific to each machine; may require the use of large hammers or pry bars. - Index the saw blade to the correct size and dimension based upon the stone being cut. - Operate, maintain and program wire saws. - Set all project components (floors, walls, roofs, jambs, dividers, doors, granite fronts, bronze doors and windows, steps, benches, anchors, etc.) by applying the correct finishing techniques. - Apply working knowledge of epoxy and bonding techniques to adhere various stones and materials together; includes, but not limited to, granite-to-granite, brass-to-granite, inlayed granite, Dutchmen patches, skate board deterrents, stainless steel and/or acrylic inlaid letters, etc. - Load, set, operate and unload polish machine in a safe manner with an overhead or jib crane. - Install and program specialty patterns and new patterns into an automated machine. - Set up, operate and maintain the CNC stone mills. Requirements - Must obtain forklift certification (training and certification provided by Coldspring for all employees who may be required to operate a forklift). - General computer skills, mechanically inclined, and general math skills. - General knowledge of software used to program CNC, milling and/or turning machines, i.e. 3D modeling, CAD and/or CAM software. - Ability to calculate material needs to meet job requirements and transfer them to the most efficient use of raw materials. - Understand general and job-specific stone colors, characteristics, quality and appearance criteria to meet job requirements. - Must have good color perception and not be color blind or deficient. - Must be able to read work orders or production tickets, which may include dimensional drawings. - Ability to read a tape measure, imperial and metric.