This is Where Tradition Becomes Legend

Ritchie Engineering Co., Inc. is a family-owned company that has been innovating HVAC & Refrigeration tools and test equipment for more than 75 years. From idea conception through development, production, and shipment; every team member plays a crucial role ensuring the quality, reliability, and efficiency of these American-made products.

What We Offer:

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones:

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% company match with no vesting schedule on up to 4% of your contributions

Health Insurance: Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account options to suit your needs

Company Paid Insurance: Short-term disability, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance at no additional cost

Paid Time Off (PTO): We value work life balance and offer a generous PTO plan for non-exempt employees. Employees that work 40 hours per week will start with 120 hours annually (52 hours during your first six months and 68 hours during your second six months). The accrual rate increases with tenure, reaching up to 182 hours annually after 20+ years of service.

Holiday Pay: In addition to PTO, all employees receive up to 80 hours of paid holidays annually

Telemedicine: 24/7 access to healthcare professionals for you and your family

Tobacco Cessation Program: Support to help you quit and maintain a healthier lifestyle

Referral program: Earn rewards for helping the team grow

Compensation

As you evaluate your career options, we recognize that salary is a key consideration. For this role, the pay range is $18.50, with individual compensation determined by your unique skills, experience level, and other relevant factors

Schedule:

Enjoy a 4-day work week, 10-hours a day (Monday-Thursday 6:00am and 4:30pm).

Additional hours may be required during busier times

What You Will be Doing:

Perform all tasks involved in the production of assembling parts, inspection, and operating hand and power tools. Follow standard work instructions and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Employees may work in other departments in production as needs require.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performs assembly-@type functions, using hand or power tools

Must have basic computer skills

Clock in and out of work orders

Ability to read work orders and work instructions

Complete proper paperwork daily

Place finished goods in the designated locations

Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues

Maintain a clean and safe work area

Performs other related duties and assignments as required

All production workers are expected to be available to work in all areas of production

Other duties as assigned including training others on known processes

Packaging Responsibilities/Duties:

Consistently inspect each product and package to ensure that all products meet the company quality standards

Place finished goods on the designated pallet

Package different @types of manifolds and/or 3-packs into boxes, plastic packaging, or clam shells

Operate electric winder to wind hoses before packaging

Print bar codes and labels

Label packages and boxes for shipping

Complete required paperwork and documentation

Ability to use and be exposed to Locktite, alcohol, oil, WD40 and O-ring grease

Require using some machinery: Heat sealing machine, drill press and electric winder

What You Will Bring:

Required:

Perform different functions using both hand and power tools

Ability to understand quality standards, methods and reporting as needed

Computer skills to perform clocking in and out as well as clocking in work orders

Ability to effectively communicate orally or in written form with co-workers cross-functionally

Proficiency in reading and writing in English

Highly organized, self-motivated and can work independently

Must be highly self-motivated, work with minimal supervision and be able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Will have a thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.

Planning: ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills as well as excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred:

Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment

Syteline ERP system knowledge

Proficiency in reading and writing in English

Where and How You Will Work

On-site Engagement and Collaboration:

This role works on-site in Bloomington, MN, where your direct contributions will make a real impact. Being in person will allow you to collaborate closely with others, build meaningful relationships, and play a key role in our company success.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required to sit, stand, walk, handle or feel objects, tools and controls

Vision required to inspect products and documents in detail

Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch

Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; some workstations require lifting and/or moving up to 60 pounds

Work Environment:

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment, may work near moving equipment, and exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.

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