1st Shift Skilled Metal Worker

Staffing Support Specialists; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Support Specialists is seeking a Skilled Metal Worker in Milwaukee, WI. The role requires 10+ years of hands-on experience on the shop floor of a metalworking facility, with familiarity with tube/rod bending, cutting, forming, and related processes.

You will read blueprints and work orders, perform machine set-ups across multiple machines, conduct precision quality checks with calipers and micrometers, and train operators. The shift is 1st, 6:00am-2:30pm, with pay $30-$40 per hour.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on shop floor experience in metalworking.
• Familiarity with metal fabrication equipment and processes.
• Ability to perform set-ups across multiple machines.
• Strong blueprint reading and basic GD&T knowledge.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges).

Responsibilities

• Perform machine set-ups across tube/rod bending and fabrication equipment.
• Read blueprints, work orders, and specifications to set up jobs correctly.
• Conduct precision quality checks during production runs using calipers, micrometers and height gauges.
• Operate CNC and manual bending, cutting and forming equipment to tight tolerances.
• Conduct secondary operations such as deburring, cutting, drilling, or light assembly.
• Train operators on machine operation, set-up standards and quality expectations.
• Troubleshoot production floor issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Identify material or quality issues before a production run.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow shop safety standards.
• Communicate status, issues and timelines with leads and supervisors.

Skills

Shop floor experience

Metal fabrication equipment

Machine set-up across machines

GD&T basics

Precision measurement tools

Tools

CMM experience

Job description

Position: Skilled Metal Worker

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00am - 2:30pm M-F

Pay: $30-$40.00 per hour

Job Summary

We are looking for a Skilled Metal Worker with 10+ years of experience on the shop floor of a metalworking facility. You should be familiar with the types of equipment used in metal fabrication and have the ability to learn to do setups on a variety of different machines. The ideal candidate has a range of experience across different areas of the shop - bending, cutting, forming, and finishing - and, most importantly, brings an eagerness to troubleshoot and learn. If you have experience working with clients who require tight tolerances and consistent quality on repeatable production runs -- or you want that experience -- this role will be a great fit.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform machine set-ups across a variety of tube and rod bending and fabrication equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and specifications to set up jobs correctly the first time
• Conduct precision quality checks throughout production runs, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to confirm parts meet dimensional and tolerance requirements
• Operate and adjust CNC and manual bending, cutting, and forming equipment to produce parts within tight tolerances
• Perform secondary operations as needed, such as deburring, cutting, drilling, or light assembly
• Train new and existing operators on machine operation, set-up standards, and quality expectations
• Troubleshoot and fix production floor engineering issues, minimizing downtime and scrap
• Identify and flag material or quality issues before they affect a production run
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area consistent with shop safety standards
• Communicate proactively with leads and supervisors on job status, issues, and timelines

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience on the shop floor of a metalworking or metal fabrication facility
• Familiarity with the equipment used in metal fabrication (tube/rod bending, cutting, forming, or related processes)
• Ability to learn and perform set-ups across a variety of different machines
• Strong blueprint and specification reading skills, including basic GD&T
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges; CMM experience a plus)