1st Shift Machine Operator

Bosch Group
Owatonna, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2023 CLOSED ON 9/5/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Machine Operator position at Bosch Group?

Company Description
  • Sign On Bonus: $1500
  • Shift: 4-10's (Monday-Thursday; (5am to 3:30pm)
  • Full benefits package, medical and retirement effective Day One

    Comprehensive Bosch Benefits:

  • Medical (3 options, 2 of which have an HSA contribution from Bosch); Dental (2 options) & Vision (2 options); low premiums.
  • Paid Time Off – starting at 22 days in a 12-month period (including vacation, holidays and floating holidays).
  • Option to purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation.
  • Annual bonus – pays up to 10% of annual pay based on company performance.
  • Tuition Assistance – up to $8,500/year.
  • 401K – Bosch matches 75% of the first 9% of your contribution.
  • In addition to 401K, Bosch also contributes to a retirement plan – 100% company paid! Bosch makes automatic age-based contributions at a rate of 2.5%-6.5% of total compensation.
  • Life and Supplemental Life Insurance.
  • Long and Short-Term Disability.
  • Wellness Program – gym discounts, medical premium discounts and more.
  • Associate Discounts on Bosch products like home appliances, power-tools, thermal products like tank-less water heaters and more.

This position is responsible for the set-up and operation of a variety of shop equipment to cost effectively produce high-quality products on a timely basis which meets Bosch customer requirements.


Job Description
  • Operates production equipment, rotating between several areas of manufacturing (Saws, Degrease, Rotoblast, Grind, etc.).
  • Perform daily tasks based on Bosch Safety guidelines.
  • Produce parts to within specification.
  • Monitor manufacturing methods and quality to ensure departmental and business goals are met.
  • Maintaining or improving cost competitiveness, which includes identifying, recommending, and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Change equipment tooling as needed.
  • Adhering to work schedule and priorities.
  • Maintain a clean area and equipment.

Qualifications
  • ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Prefer mechanical aptitude and/or machine operating experience.
  • Interest in manufacturing processes and/or production equipment.
  • Ability to perform basic math functions.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work overtime as necessary.
  • Must be within a commutable distance to facility. Relocation support not offered.
  • Must be eligible to work in the US without VISA sponsorship.
  • Not eligible for VA/VN assignment.

Preferred Skills:

  • Ability to identify color coded steel to routing specifications.
  • Ability to read a tape measure to within 1/16”.
  • Ability to read a veneer, dial, or digital caliper to within or - .001.
  • Ability to identify potential flaws in materials.
  • Ability to operate an overhead hoist.

Additional Information


This position will be in the machine shop environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 33 pounds. Personal protection equipment required depending on working area (safety shoes, ear protection, safety glasses w/side shields).

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce-EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives:

FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)

AWIM (A World In Motion)

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