Production Associate

Dahlquist Machine Dahlquist Machine by Fathom is the premier precision machining company in America with over 30 state-of-the-art CNC mills and lathes paired with over 50 years of industry experience. Centrally located in a northern suburb of Minneapolis, Dahlquist Machine produces high-quality products with 100% on-time delivery—specializing in short- to medium-run quantities for high-precision light metals, aluminum, and plastic parts.

Fathom Manufacturing Fathom is one of the largest digital manufacturing platforms offering on-demand manufacturing in North America. With more than 90 large-platform industrial-grade 3D printing machines and a national footprint with more than 500,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity across 12 facilities, Fathom seamlessly blends in-house capabilities across plastic and metal additive technologies, CNC machining, injection molding & tooling, urethane casting, sheet metal fabrication, and design and engineering.

Secondary Operations Associate: The Secondary Operations Associate plays a key role in ensuring parts are properly handled, cleaned, and transitioned from production to their next destination, either finished goods inventory or post-processing vendors. This position performs visual inspection, part washing, and basic finishing tasks such as deburring.

As one of the final checkpoints before parts are packed or shipped, this role is critical to maintaining Dahlquist’s high standards for quality and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, a consistent work ethic, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Receive completed parts from production and route them to either stock, shipping, or post-processing vendors (e.g., anodizing, plating, passivation) Perform visual inspection to catch surface defects, burrs, or cleanliness issues before packaging Wash, dry, and prepare parts of various sizes and materials using appropriate cleaning methods Light deburring or surface prep as needed prior to shipment or outsourcing Maintain accurate records of part movement and ensure correct labeling and staging Communicate any quality concerns or missing documentation to the appropriate team members Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times Support other departments when needed to meet customer delivery timelines.

Qualifications/Requirements: High school diploma or GED required Prior experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or quality-related role preferred Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and perform physically active work throughout the day Comfortable working with various cleaning agents, wash equipment, and part handling tools Strong attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions Reliable, organized, and able to work independently or as part of a team Willingness to learn and support continuous improvement initiatives