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Folder Operator-Metal Manufacturing
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What they do
A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.
$38,256 / year median in Wisconsin
-7% projected decline
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Folder Operator for a long-term, direct hire role in Hartland, WI. The Folder Operator sets up, programs, and operates CNC/sheet metal folding equipment to manufacture parts according to blueprint specifications and quality standards.
Pay :
$21-28/h depending on experience Weekly overtime!Shift :
1st (6 am to 2 pm)Benefits :
Comprehensive:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, LTD/STD, 10 Paid Holiday, PTO, Steel Toe Boot/Shoe Discount Prescription Safety Glasses Discount, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more! Key Responsibilities forFolder Operator:
- Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and routings to produce folding parts.
- Set up, program, and operate folding equipment.
- Properly position and orient workpieces in machines.
- Use precision measuring instruments to set up and adjust equipment and verify parts meet specifications.
- Perform metric conversions and apply basic shop math.
- Follow all quality, safety, housekeeping, and cleanup procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and other team members.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Folder Operator:
- High school diploma or equivalent education required.
- 2+ years of relevant manufacturing/folding machine experience preferred.
- Basic shop math skills required.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and routings.
- Experience working with a variety of materials and machine programming preferred.
- Familiarity with Schroder, Fasti, and Roper Whitney folding machines is a plus.
- Ability to perform metric conversions. Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift while performing setup, operation, and inspection tasks.
- Frequently use hands to handle materials, controls, and equipment.
- Ability to sit, talk, listen, and operate machinery.
- Occasionally walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach above shoulder height.
- Ability to operate machine controls and equipment using hands and feet.
- Ability to reach control panels up to approximately 60 inches high and 18 inches in front of the body.
- Ability to maintain balance on each leg for up to 30 seconds.
- Ability to push and pull materials using up to 25 lbs.