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About this Shear Operator - $1000 Hiring Bonus role at Clow

Clow · Onsite · Merrifield, Minnesota, United States

If you enjoy operating equipment, working with large materials, and seeing the results of your work every day, a Shear Operator role at Clow could be a great fit.

As a Shear Operator, you'll operate shear equipment to cut metal sheets to precise specifications, ensuring every piece meets quality standards before moving to the next stage of production. You'll also use forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move raw materials throughout the facility, helping keep production running efficiently.

Shifts Available:

  • Shift 16: 3:00pm – 1:00am, Monday – Thursday (+$1.25/hour shift differential)

Starting Rate of Pay:

  • $19.80 per hour base rate. Candidates with relevant experience may be eligible for base pay up to $20.80 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate shear machine to cut material according to job card specifications
  • Monitor cutting process and inspect finished pieces for quality and accuracy
  • Adjust machine settings as needed to maintain proper dimensions and tolerances
  • Move materials using forklifts and overhead cranes to support production flow
  • Unload trucks and transport raw materials to designated areas

Requirements

  • 6–12 months of relevant manufacturing or material handling experience preferred
  • Ability to read and follow job instructions within an ERP system
  • Experience using measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers
  • Ability to safely operate or learn to operate forklifts and overhead cranes
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks based on production needs

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and move throughout the shift in a production environment
  • Frequent handling of metal materials and scrap
  • Ability to lift and move materials as needed up to 100lbs
  • Work performed in a manufacturing setting with exposure to moving equipment
  • Required PPE: eye protection, hearing protection, MET guard safety shoes

Benefits

  • $1,000 Hiring Bonus – Paid after 6 months of employment. Offer valid for select positions hired between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2026.
    • Annual pay-for-performance increases
    • Paid holidays and paid time off
    • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
    • FSA/HSA options
    • Employer-paid life and disability coverage
    • 401(k) with company match
    • 24/7 on-site fitness center
    • Temperature-controlled facility

    Clow Stamping Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, disability, genetic information, labor organization membership, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Applicants and employees are evaluated based on their conduct, experience, and performance, in accordance with Company policies.

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    About Clow

    Clow is a top provider of full-service stamping and fabrication of metal components. As a leader in Modern Metalworks, Clow operates from their state-of-the-art, 396,000-square-foot facility in Minnesota that houses an expansive range of equipment, enabling capabilities such as stamping, welding, laser cutting, machining, forming, and in-house tooling. Clow is proud to have earned several top supplier awards. Innovation through automation drives their competitive edge, beginning with 24 automated work centers accounting for 16% of their production capacity. Backed by passionate people and relationship-first values, Clow leads with integrity and manufactures with pride. That’s what makes Clow, Clow—a team that works together, thinks differently, and stands apart.

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