Finisher - 1st Shift

Watts Water Technologies; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement benefits

10 holidays and PTO

Educational reimbursement

Fitness reimbursements

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking a on-site Finishing Technician to perform finishing, set up equipment, and support production in a manufacturing environment. You will follow BOMs, operate finishing tools, and ensure quality standards across surface types.

The role requires 3+ years in finishing/manufacturing, composite industry exposure, and ability to pass background checks and pre-employment testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of finishing and/or manufacturing experience.
• Experience in the composite industry.
• Must pass background checks and required pre-employment testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform finishing techniques (wet or dry) to meet production demands.
• Set up and operate finishing equipment.
• Conduct patch and repair operations.
• Follow Bill of Materials and print shop documentation.
• Operate applicable computer systems and scanning tools.
• Maintain parts replenishment systems.
• Package and label products according to procedures.
• Complete industrial lift truck certifications as needed.
• Apply quality standards specific to each surface type.
• Follow scrap-out procedures.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures within the department/cell.
• Use department-specific tools and measuring equipment effectively.
• Identify and recognize part numbers accurately.
• Support department metrics and productivity goals.
• Assist in training new or existing department employees.
• Support the implementation of new product lines.
• Collaborate across departments and promote a positive work environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor production issues.
• Support production scheduling within the work cell.
• Comply with all company safety policies.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Finishing techniques

Safety compliance

Pre-employment checks

Job description

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead. Bradley is a leader in commercial washrooms and safety solutions. Celebrating over 100 years in business, we take pride in our work as a US manufacturer. With a culture focused on innovation, quality, and family, you will know your colleagues on a first-name basis in a friendly yet professional environment where your voice matters.

Scope of Position

This highly motivated individual, as part of the Solid Surface department, will be responsible for performing finishing techniques; grinding and polishing products to a cosmetic finish. Assembles and packages finished products as required. This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor. This role is onsite and is based in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of finishing techniques (wet or dry) to meet production demands.
• Set up and operate finishing equipment.
• Conduct patch and repair operations.
• Follow Bill of Materials and print shop documentation.
• Operate applicable computer systems and scanning tools.
• Maintain parts replenishment systems.
• Package and label products according to procedures.
• Complete industrial lift truck certifications as needed.
• Apply quality standards specific to each surface type.
• Follow scrap-out procedures.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures within the department/cell.
• Use department-specific tools and measuring equipment effectively.
• Identify and recognize part numbers accurately.
• Support department metrics and productivity goals.
• Assist in training new or existing department employees.
• Support the implementation of new product lines.
• Collaborate effectively with team members across departments.
• Help support other departmental functions as needed.
• Promote and maintain a positive work environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor production issues.
• Support production scheduling within the work cell.
• Comply with all company safety policies.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Understand and follow applicable laws, codes, and safety practices.
• Successfully complete pulmonary function and respirator fit tests.
• Maintain a clean-shaven face for proper respirator fit.
• Demonstrate alignment with Watts’ core values: Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, and Transparency.
• Take ownership of additional projects and duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Supervisor or company leadership.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of finishing and/or manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience working in the composite industry.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site in a manufacturing facility. You will be required to work at the Company’s location in Menomonee Falls, WI. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision and color vision.
• Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor.
• Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Watts in it for you:

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursementli>
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success. And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting. We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and we have environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation. Learn more about the Watts way, here.

Specialties

Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas

Headquarters

Headquarters Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China

Company Size

About 5,000 employees

Website

http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/

Industry

Machinery Founded 1874