Stone Fabricator & Polisher Mendota Heights - URGENT

Location: Mendota Heights, MN 55120Job Type: Full-time (Temp-to-Hire)Shift: 1st ShiftPay Rate: Starts at $20.00/hour (Negotiable based on experience)About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Stone Fabricator & Polisher to join our team in Mendota Heights. In this role, you will work with premium materials-including Granite, Quartz, and Porcelain-using both traditional hand techniques and advanced fabrication machinery.If you take pride in your craftsmanship, know how to read shop drawings, and have a strong track record of safe machinery operation, we want to hear from you!Key ResponsibilitiesFabrication & Polishing: Cut, shape, polish, glaze, and buff granite, quartz, and porcelain to exact specifications using hand tools and modern machinery.Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation: Read shop drawings accurately to execute our 6 standard edge profiles without sacrificing precise dimensional tolerances.Quality Control: Inspect finished workpieces using templates and precision measuring tools to verify quality and correct any defects.Machinery & Equipment Operation: Safely operate specialized fabrication machinery, overhead cranes, and forklifts.Shop Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean workspace, follow all shop safety protocols, and consistently wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)-including safety glasses, ear protection, waterproof gear, and dust masks.Team Collaboration: Work dynamically within the shop, assisting team members at different stations when needed to keep production moving smoothly.Required Qualifications & ExperienceStone Working Expertise: Hands-on experience cutting and polishing Granite, Quartz, and Porcelain.Technical Skills: Ability to read shop drawings/blueprints and understand standard edge profiles (e.g., Ogee, Bevel, Bullnose, Pencil).Equipment Experience:Proficiency operating stone machinery such as Comandulli, Genya, Smartcut, or Penta (or similar CNC/bridge saws).Certified or experienced in operating Forklifts and Overhead Cranes.Math Skills: Basic shop math skills (adding and subtracting fractions/measurements accurately).Physical Requirements & Working ConditionsAbility to lift and carry up to 40 lbs independently.Ability to withstand continuous physical effort, including standing, stooping, walking, climbing, and handling heavy or awkward materials throughout the shift.Comfortable wearing full protective gear in a wet/dusty fabrication shop environment.Why Join Our Team?Reliable 1st shift hours with long-term Temp-to-Hire stability.Work with state-of-the-art stone fabrication machinery.Competitive pay, negotiable based on your expertise.Supportive, team-oriented shop culture focused on safety and quality crafting.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) upon hire. Completion of a background check and/or drug screening may be required as a condition of employment, in accordance with local laws and client requirements.