Production Team

MacLean Power Systems - Mankato, known as Dotson Iron Casting, is a leader in the metal casting industry and our success is based upon our strong core values of integrity, focusing on results, innovation, and valuing people. We have a strong commitment to exceeding our customers’ expectations through our ability to be agile. Your career at Dotson will involve developing technical skills, mastering technologies, and discovering opportunity for growth.

Apply today for employment knowing that on your drive to MPS - Mankato you’ll pass over 100 iron castings we have produced. Our castings are found on trains, semi trucks, fire trucks and agriculture equipment. You’ll find our castings in hospitals, homes, businesses and fields. Our castings move, feed, power and heal the world. We are proud of the work we do at Dotson Iron Castings!

Starting Pay: $24.24/Hour – with 3 pay increases within your first year

Available Shifts:

2^nd Shift – 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Monday through Friday)

3^rd Shift – 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (Sunday night through Friday morning)

Paid Overtime/Shift Differential

Production Team Members work in one of two areas

Casting Team Members create castings through producing molds, cores and pouring iron. Positions work with technical information and are responsible for chemical and temperature testing along with quality assurance for a successful product. 

Finishing Team Members are the final set of eyes before the product goes to our customers. They are responsible for the finishing process of iron casting using quality assurance measures and detailed process to meet customer’s specifications. Team Members are responsible for overseeing product quality through degating, sorting, grinding, setup of equipment and completing final checks. 

Production Team members receive on-the-job training for understanding, implementation, programming, and functionality of their specific process and station and will become experts in their field. Team Members will also become OSHA 10 and Forklift Certified.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and operate machinery used in the production process
• Follow specific process and procedures as programmed
• Data Entry for product testing and production
• Read gauges and charts, and record data obtained
• Remove products, machine attachments, and waste material from machines
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Assure that the weekly production schedule is completed on time
• Observe Equipment for malfunction
• Assure work practices are within the guidelines of OSHA standards.
• Follow all safety standards as outlined by policy and procedures
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances
• Manually or using a hoist, lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items
• Mix ingredients according to specified procedures and formulas

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Must have a strong attendance record
• Must have shown ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to learn new computer software programs as needed
• Detail and process oriented and organized
• Ability to follow direction for process and procedures including but not limited to machining, hoist and forklift usage
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, background check and drug screen

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of iron foundry process
• Understanding of a manufacturing facility
• Forklift Certified

We are AGILE we are Dotson:

• Advancing in our Careers: Cross-training, tuition reimbursement options and career path options
• Giving Back in our Communities: Volunteer opportunities in the community with Dotson, support for programs YOU support
• Investing in our Financial Future: Competitive compensation up to $24.56/hour, 401K company contributions and team members may elect pre- or post-tax investing strategies
• Living Well in our Bodies & Minds: Health, dental and vision insurance options, short term disability, and life insurance
• Experiencing in our Lives Together: Opportunities to connect and have fun with one another, nine paid holidays/year, and vacation and paid sick leave. 

**Casting Team members payrate will start at $24.31.  See recruiter for details