VPI System Operator**
**Job Description**
Prepare rotors, stators, and other components for processing through proper resins. Operate VPI systems to control resin levels and vacuum cycles. Monitor oven times and temperatures for proper cure. Clean excess epoxy from components to ensure proper primer or paint adhesion. Following Plant Manufacturing Procedures and Operational Method Sheets for proper operation of VPI and oven equipment is crucial.
**Responsibilities**
+ Prepare rotors, stators, and other components with appropriate resins.
+ Operate VPI systems to manage resin levels and vacuum cycles.
+ Monitor oven times and temperatures to ensure proper curing.
+ Clean excess epoxy from components for proper primer or paint adhesion.
+ Follow Plant Manufacturing Procedures and Operational Method Sheets for VPI and oven equipment operation.
+ Perform daily and weekly TPM tasks accurately and consistently.
**Essential Skills**
+ 6,000 hours experience required to become proficient with process, equipment, and materials.
+ 6 months of prior painting experience.
+ Vocational or high school education or equivalent.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ On-the-job training to learn trade techniques and procedures.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy guaranteed wage increases based on hours worked due to union membership. Benefit from a clean and quiet working environment, contributing to military projects. Conveniently located directly off Highway 14 in North Mankato.
**Work Environment**
The open production floor offers great lighting, creating a very clean and quiet workspace.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of North Mankato, Minnesota.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $51126.00 - $65368.00/yr.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match to support your financial future.
Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in North Mankato,MN.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
**Job Description**
Prepare rotors, stators, and other components for processing through proper resins. Operate VPI systems to control resin levels and vacuum cycles. Monitor oven times and temperatures for proper cure. Clean excess epoxy from components to ensure proper primer or paint adhesion. Following Plant Manufacturing Procedures and Operational Method Sheets for proper operation of VPI and oven equipment is crucial.
**Responsibilities**
+ Prepare rotors, stators, and other components with appropriate resins.
+ Operate VPI systems to manage resin levels and vacuum cycles.
+ Monitor oven times and temperatures to ensure proper curing.
+ Clean excess epoxy from components for proper primer or paint adhesion.
+ Follow Plant Manufacturing Procedures and Operational Method Sheets for VPI and oven equipment operation.
+ Perform daily and weekly TPM tasks accurately and consistently.
**Essential Skills**
+ 6,000 hours experience required to become proficient with process, equipment, and materials.
+ 6 months of prior painting experience.
+ Vocational or high school education or equivalent.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ On-the-job training to learn trade techniques and procedures.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy guaranteed wage increases based on hours worked due to union membership. Benefit from a clean and quiet working environment, contributing to military projects. Conveniently located directly off Highway 14 in North Mankato.
**Work Environment**
The open production floor offers great lighting, creating a very clean and quiet workspace.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of North Mankato, Minnesota.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $51126.00 - $65368.00/yr.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match to support your financial future.
Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.
Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in North Mankato,MN.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job ID: 486368101
Originally Posted on: 7/22/2025
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