Careers

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A TRULY GREAT TEAM

A Solid Place to Work

As a custom manufacturer of precision granite fixtures, the Tru-Stone team is filled with goal-oriented individuals who strive for excellence in all they do. Our on-the-job training and opportunities for career growth help ensure our employees are positioned for long-term success. If you’re a responsible professional with a can-do attitude and a strong attention to detail, there may be a place for you at Tru-Stone! 


Beyond our comprehensive benefits package, Tru-Stone employees enjoy a work environment that prioritizes a healthy work-life balance. From our flexibility around family and school obligations to our ample career growth opportunities to our afternoon games of hacky sack, you’ll find fulfillment, financial stability and fun in your work at Tru-Stone.

Our Benefits

We strive to provide every opportunity for our employees to succeed both in and out of the workplace. Our benefits package features a variety of offerings and company-sponsored programs to help you get the most out of your career at Tru-Stone.

  • Employee and Community Focus

    We value our employees and our community. We show that by providing opportunities throughout the year for our employees to socializing, volunteer and have fun. We support community organizations such as the United Way, Boys and Girls Club, Catholic Charities, EPIC, CMMA, St. Cloud Chamber and more.

  • Safe, Clean and Climate Controlled

    Safety is number one at Tru-Stone. We have an active safety team and employee involvement. Our facility is climate and temperature controlled to offer a satisfying environment for our employees and allowing us to produce top of the line precision products for our customers.

  • Outstanding Compensation and Bonus Options

    Starrett Tru-Stone strives to be a leader in compensating its employees where ever we can. We provide bonus options such as our Profit Share Program and recruiting bonuses.

  • Benefit Package

    At Tru-Stone, we offer our full time employees a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, HSA with company contribution, 401k with company match, stock options program and more.

  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flexible Schedule Options

    We value your work-life balance. Therefore we offer paid time off, paid holidays and flexible schedule options.

A Career to Talk About

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Open Positions

Explore our open positions below and find the opportunity that’s right for you!

  • Clean Room/Assembly

    **1st shift**


    POSITION SUMMARY

    Finish product using lapping plates or automated equipment. Assemble, inspect, clean and prepare finished products for shipment as required. Monitor products on a continuous basis to ensure products are of prescribed quality and meet both Customer and Company expectations, requirements, and standards.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Work in and maintain company standards and protocols for multi-level clean environments.

    • Follow established work procedures, and perform work assignments as required to meet all Starrett Tru-Stone safety, quality and production goals. 

    • Basic understanding of blueprints, work orders, or instructions to determine product specifications, requirements, and operational sequences.

    • Understand and follow Tru-Stone and customer specifications and procedures used for the assembling of granite and mechanical components and the packaging of the product. 

    • Assemble mechanical, electrical and pneumatic components, may include soldering and testing for performance and proper function of the assemblies.

    • Lift and position work-pieces, manually or with hoists, and secure them on tables or stands.

    • Set up, operate, or tend tools that remove material on work-pieces.

    • Observe operations to detect any problems, and assist in making necessary adjustments to correct problems.

    • Measure work-pieces and progress of work, using precision measuring devices.

    • Assist in inspection or measurement of finished work-pieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as levels, height gages, amps, Mikrokator, repeat reading gage, Pentaprism, lasers or autocollimators.

    • Maintain a safe, clean and orderly working environment.

    • Maintain all tools and ensure proper working order of inspection equipment per established procedures and requirements.

    • Supports Operational Excellence and other continuous improvement programs as needed.


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  • Maintenance Tech II

    POSITION SUMMARY

    Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery. Inspect equipment, structures and materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Cross train and perform activities in this or other areas as required.    Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators in order to diagnose equipment problems.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

    • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. 

    • Adjust or set mechanical controls, components and production equipment/machinery.  Align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts.

    • Analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment. Calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification.

    • Assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures. 

    • Disassemble and reassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs. 

    • Bend tubing or conduit.  Cut, bend, or thread pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, or water lines.

    • Braze metal parts or components together.

    • Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery. 

    • Conduct performance testing or tests to locate mechanical system malfunction. 

    • Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand. 

    • Identify properties of metals for repair or fabrication activities.  Identify base metals for welding, MIG weld, ARC weld, and GAS weld.

    • Inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed.

    • Install electrical conduit, tubing, electrical fixtures or components.  Install electronic equipment, components, communication systems, control, or security equipment.

    • Install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures.

    • Install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices. 

    • Lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts.

    • Maintain repair records and perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair areas.

    • Observe or listen to machinery or equipment operation to detect malfunctions. 

    • Position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures.

    • Read blueprints, schematics, specifications, technical drawings, work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts. 

    • Repair computer controlled manufacturing systems.  Adjust measuring or control devices. 

    • Set up and operate a variety of machine tools. 

    • Test mechanical products or equipment.

    • Understand service or repair manuals. 

    • Use basic plumbing techniques.  

    • Use hand or power tools, pipe fitting equipment and pneumatic tools and pressure gauges. 

    • Use pollution control techniques. 

    • Use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work.

    • Support Operational Excellence and other continuous improvement programs as needed.


    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

     Competency Statement(s)

    • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

    • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

    • Communication - Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both written and oral.

    • Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.

    • Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

    • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

    • Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.


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  • Maintenance Tech III

    POSITION SUMMARY

    Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery. Inspect equipment, structures and materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Cross train and perform activities in this or other areas as required.    Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators in order to diagnose equipment problems.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

    • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. 

    • Adjust or set mechanical controls, components and production equipment/machinery.  Align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts.

    • Analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment. Calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification.

    • Assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures. 

    • Disassemble and reassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs. 

    • Bend tubing or conduit.  Cut, bend, or thread pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, or water lines.

    • Braze metal parts or components together.

    • Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery. 

    • Conduct performance testing or tests to locate mechanical system malfunction. 

    • Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand. 

    • Identify properties of metals for repair or fabrication activities.  Identify base metals for welding, MIG weld, ARC weld, and GAS weld.

    • Inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed.

    • Install electrical conduit, tubing, electrical fixtures or components.  Install electronic equipment, components, communication systems, control, or security equipment.

    • Install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures.

    • Install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices. 

    • Lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts.

    • Maintain repair records and perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair areas.

    • Observe or listen to machinery or equipment operation to detect malfunctions. 

    • Position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures.

    • Read blueprints, schematics, specifications, technical drawings, work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts. 

    • Repair computer controlled manufacturing systems.  Adjust measuring or control devices. 

    • Set up and operate a variety of machine tools. 

    • Test mechanical products or equipment.

    • Understand service or repair manuals. 

    • Use basic plumbing techniques.  

    • Use hand or power tools, pipe fitting equipment and pneumatic tools and pressure gauges. 

    • Use pollution control techniques. 

    • Use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work.

    • Support Operational Excellence and other continuous improvement programs as needed.


    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

     Competency Statement(s)

    • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

    • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

    • Communication - Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both written and oral.

    • Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.

    • Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

    • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

    • Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.


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  • Quality Process Engineer - Intern

    POSITION SUMMARY

    This is an INTERN position. This position will support the Quality Department with various projects and tasks.

     

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Follow established work procedures and perform work assignments as required to meet all Starrett Tru-Stone safety, quality and production goals.

    • Enter and/or create electronic records including visual work instructions with photos and descriptions.

    • Root-cause analysis investigations and develop corrective actions.

    • Analyze processes to initiate and encourage continuous improvement initiatives.

    • Work closely with various departments on development and solutions.


    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

    • Exceptional typing skills (MS Excel, Word, Acrobat.

    • AutoCAD and SolidWorks proficiency.

    • Knowledge of mechanical drawing principles including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

    • Understanding of production systems and processes.

    • Ability to comprehend complex technical topics.

    • Attention to detail.


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  • CNC Machine Operator I

    POSITION SUMMARY

    Operate a variety of CNC machines to safely produce products that meet all Starrett Tru-Stone quality requirements.  Monitor products on a continuous basis to ensure products are of prescribed quality and meet both Customer and Company expectations, requirements, 


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

    • Follow established work procedures and perform work assignments as required to meet all Starrett, Tru-Stone safety, quality and production goals. 

    • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines. 

    • Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as indicators and vernier calipers.  Blueprint reading and comprehension.

    • Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter. 

    • Confer with supervisory and other department personnel to exchange technical information. 

    • Confer with numerical control programmers to ensure new programs or machinery will function properly, and output will meet specifications. 

    • Lay out, measure, and mark material to display placement of cuts. 

    • Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, saws, or grinders. 

    • Maintain industrial machines using preventative maintenance methods per manual.

    • Measure and examine machined parts to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measurement instruments. 

    • Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used.  Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process. 

    • Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and determine need for adjustments or repairs. 

    • Set-up and operate single and/or multiple pieces of equipment using basic machine tools to perform precision machining operations. 

    • Cross train and perform activities in this or other areas as required.


    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

     Competency Statement(s)

    • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

    • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

    • Communication - Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both written and oral.

    • Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

    • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

    • Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.


    Learn more

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