Finish Operator I

Briggs & Stratton; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a dedicated entry-level finishing conveyor operator to support powder coating prep and line duties.

You will prepare parts, hang and move them on the line, inspect for defects, and keep records while adhering to safety procedures. This role offers hands-on training in a large industrial environment with Briggs & Stratton's extensive product range.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English as primary language.
• High School diploma or General Education Degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts to be powder coated by masking, sanding or other prep work as needed.
• Hang and remove materials on the conveyor line; operate hoists/lifts as necessary to move parts.
• Inspect material on and off conveyor line for obvious defects and report scrap.
• Count and record all parts hung before and after being put on the conveyor line.
• Assist in cleaning powder booth and perform routine maintenance as directed; perform stock handling duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent in English

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Position Description

Performs a variety of assigned tasks to support an efficient and accurate flow of materials on and off the finishing conveyor line.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares parts to be powder coated by masking, sanding or performing any preparation work that is is deemed necessary.
• Hangs and removes materials on and off conveyor line while adhering to company safety procedures, operate hoists/lifts as necessary to move parts.
• Inspects material on and off conveyor line for obvious defects and report scrap.
• Counts and records all parts that are hung prior to and after being put on the conveyor line.
• Assists in cleaning powder booth and performing routine maintenance as directed. Performs stock handling duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

High School diploma General Education Degree

Experience Requirements

• Entry level position

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Moderate physical demand; often lifting/moving average weight (25 to 50 lbs/11-27 kgs), and occasionally lifting heavy weight materials (up to 70 lbs) Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours) Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)
Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.