Employee-Owned General Production Operator

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co.; New Berlin (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co. in Wisconsin is seeking a dependable Machine Operator to join our 100% employee-owned team.

The role focuses on set-up and production of punching, rolling, and welding processes, and collaboration with a cell team to meet productivity and quality goals. You will support the paint line by hanging and stacking parts, rotate with other cell operators, perform routine cleaning, and adhere to standard work instructions and quality checks.

Qualifications

• Interest in or past experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to follow standard work instructions and perform quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate punching, rolling and welding machines to meet productivity and quality standards.
• Identify proper hanging and stacking patterns; hang, take off, and stack finished parts.
• Follow prescribed operation sequence and perform quality checks; maintain visual quality standards.
• Be interchangeable with other cell operators and assist with routine cleaning.

Job description

Description

About Us

At Wenthe-Davidson, we’ve been leaders in custom tubular metal fabrication for over 80 years. As a 100% employee-owned company with more than 200 dedicated team members, every person here has a direct stake in our success. This means that our employees don’t just work for Wenthe-Davidson, they own a piece of it. Our commitment to continuous improvement, investment in state-of-the-art equipment, and long-term growth has fueled the recent expansion of our 109,000 sq. ft. facility with a new 27,000 sq. ft. addition.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have an interest in or past experience working in a manufacturing environment and enjoys working as part of team to get things done.

Machine Operation:

• Set-up and production of various punching, rolling and welding machines to meet productivity and quality standards.

Paint Line Operation:

• Identify the proper hanging and stacking pattern for each order
• Work with up to four (4) cell operators and a Team Leader to set-up the line and to hang, take off, and stack finished parts.

General:

• Follow prescribed operation sequence and assist the team in completion of all daily activities.
• Follow standard work instructions, including performing quality checks.
• Perform visual inspections to maintain quality standards
• Perform all operations within the cell and be interchangeable with other cell operators.
• Perform routine cleaning (i.e. dispose of scrap, wipe-down press and sweep area, etc.).
• Meet the attendance standards as state in the company attendance policy.

Requirements

Physical Demands

• The ability to lift twenty (20) to fifty-five (55) pounds for up to eight (8) hours per day.
• The ability to bend and lift twenty (20) to fifty-five (55) pounds between floor level and a height of six feet six inches (6'6").
• The ability to pull or push up to 1100 pounds with motorized pallet jack.
• The ability to stand and walk on concrete for up to eight (8) hours per day.
• The ability to work in typical Wisconsin levels of heat and humidity.
• Manual Dexterity: The ability to use hands to manipulate objects (i.e. set stops, etc.).
• Quality Assurance: The ability to perform visual inspection of welds and surface condition to ensure quality standards.

Mental Demands

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret routine correspondence (i.e. job routings, warnings, etc.). Ability to write and record information. Ability to communicate with co-workers and understand oral instructions.
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic shop math and measurements