General Laborer

Based in Colby, Wisconsin, Colby Metal is a full-service metal fabrication and manufacturing company that handles projects from raw material all the way through to finished assemblies. Proudly family-owned since 1986, our 57,000 sq ft facility and 70+ team members deliver precision-crafted components to industries like healthcare, automotive, agriculture, sporting goods, fitness equipment, electronics assemblies, and more. We offer a complete suite of capabilities under one roof, including:

Primary Operations:

Laser cutting (sheet and tube), fiber-optic tube laser, turret punch press, CNC forming, tube bending, welding (including robotic), powder coating, band saw cutting.

Secondary Operations:

CNC milling, riveting, PEM insert installation, assembly, quality control. Our mission is to deliver exceptional value through superior quality, responsive lead times, competitive pricing, and outstanding customer service. With on-site ownership, direct communication, and a safety- and improvement-focused culture, we ensure project success from quote to delivery Colby Metal. At Colby Metal, every team member plays a crucial role—whether you're running a laser, welding, setting up machines, loading material, quality checking, or powder coating, you'll find variety in every shift and a supportive, family-oriented environment with strong benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays/vacation) Colby Metal. Looking for something different every day? Ready to work in a collaborative, growth-minded atmosphere? Join our team! 1st Shift- Monday-Thursday (4 days a week, 10 hour shifts) 5:00AM to 3:00PM 3rd Shift- Sunday night-Wednesday night (4 days a week, 10 hour shifts) 7:30PM to 5:30AM Pay varies between our shifts, with a $3/hour shift differential for 3rd shift.

Additional Benefits:

• Biannual EVA Bonus opportunities with a scorecard based on performance, quality, attendance, and longevity.
• Employer-sponsored primary care through Link Healthcare.
• Sam's Club Membership after 90 days.
• Nine paid holidays.

Summary:

Depending on schooling or training, there are many different jobs that you can work in. Some of the jobs we offer are: laser cutting, CNC forming and tube bending, hand and robotic welding, assembly and others that can be discussed if you are very interested. Laser Parts Puller duties include but are not limited to:

• Remove and count parts from metal skeletons
• Removes small quantities of metal with hand files, hand drills and scrapers as directed.
• Operates drill presses in Laser area to prepare for next operation.
• Inspects parts to assure that all processes have been completed and match the Shop Order.
• Stack and sort parts as needed for the next operation.
• Assures that all safety procedures, inspections procedures, start-up procedures and housekeeping procedures are followed. Machine Operator duties include but are not limited to:
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance. CNC Laborer duties include but are not limited to:
• Loads and unloads materials, parts, or products onto or from lasers, carts or shelves.
• Delivers metal parts or stock to designated work areas for manufacturing or other operations.
• Lifts metal part or stock onto machine and secures it on machine table, in chuck, or holding fixture to assist in setting up machine.
• Feeds metal parts or stock into automatic metalworking machines and removes machined part from machine after prescribed period of time or at end of machining cycle.
• Adds coolant to reservoirs of machines and lubricates machine parts and ways.
• Removes metal chips and shavings from surfaces of machines and wipes surfaces of machines to remove excess oil.
• Separates metal shavings, chips, and scrap materials from trash and places them in bins.
• Removes burrs or excess metal from machined parts.
• Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners.
• Removes small quantities of metal with hand files, hand drills and scrapers to produce close fit between parts.
• All secondary operations including touching-up, metal finishing, counter sinking as needed.
• Operates drill presses, pemming, or riveting machines to assist in assembly operation.
• Inspects parts to assure that all processes have been completed and match the Shop Order and print.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person