Folder Gluer Machinist

Vensure Employer Solutions; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Packaging Inc. in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking a Folder Gluer Operator for 1st shift. You will set up and operate folder gluer machines (DGM and Diana), read production tickets, and glue products to exact specifications, with attention to waste and quality.

Paperwork and cleanliness matter as much as output. We offer a full-time role on 1st shift with competitive hourly pay and opportunities to perform routine maintenance, meet machine-rate goals, and work in a fast-paced team environment

Qualifications

• Basic/entry-level operator experience; starting at $20–$23/hr.
• Experienced operator with setup & running multiple jobs; up to $24–$28/hr.
• Ability to read a ruler (standard and metric) and understand PDF drawings.
• Basic math skills; you'll use them daily.
• Fine motor skills and steady hands for precise machine adjustments.
• Strong attendance track record; reliability is non-negotiable here.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions without needing constant direction.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-noise manufacturing environment.
• Team player with solid communication skills and a self-starter mindset.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 quality standards is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate folder gluer machines (including the DGM and Diana) according to job specs — clean setups, minimal waste
• Read and follow production tickets accurately from start to finish
• Fold and glue product to exact customer specifications every run
• Pack product by count, check for quality defects, and stage for shipping
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to keep machines running and downtime low
• Complete job tickets and recap forms accurately — your paperwork matters as much as your output
• Keep your workspace clean, organized, and tour-ready every day
• Hit and maintain established machine rates for pieces produced per hour
• Work in a team environment where everyone pulls their weight

Skills

Read a ruler

Basic math

Fine motor skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Good communication

Able to follow instructions

Work in fast-paced environment

Reliability

ISO 9000 familiarity (plus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Full-Time | 1st Shift | $20–$28/hr depending on experience

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Precision Matters. So Do You.

Quality Packaging Inc. runs at a high standard — and the Folder Gluer Operator is one of the roles that makes that possible. We need someone who takes setup seriously, catches defects before they become problems, and keeps their machine running at the rates that keep our customers happy. If that sounds like you, let's talk.

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What You'll Do

• Set up and operate folder gluer machines (including the DGM and Diana) according to job specs — clean setups, minimal waste
• Read and follow production tickets accurately from start to finish
• Fold and glue product to exact customer specifications every run
• Pack product by count, check for quality defects, and stage for shipping
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to keep machines running and downtime low
• Complete job tickets and recap forms accurately — your paperwork matters as much as your output
• Keep your workspace clean, organized, and tour-ready every day
• Hit and maintain established machine rates for pieces produced per hour
• Work in a team environment where everyone pulls their weight

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What We're Looking For

• Basic/entry-level operator experience~ Starting at $20–$23/hr
• Experienced operator — setup & running multiple jobs~ Up to $24–$28/hr
• Ability to read a ruler (standard and metric) and understand PDF drawings
• Basic math skills — you'll use them daily
• Fine motor skills and steady hands for precise machine adjustments
• Strong attendance track record — reliability is non-negotiable here
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions without needing constant direction
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-noise manufacturing environment
• Team player with solid communication skills and a self-starter mindset
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 quality standards is a plus
• High school diploma or GED required

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The Details

• Location~ Sullivan Drive, Fond du Lac, WI
• Shift~ 1st Shift | 6~30 AM – 3~00 PM, Monday–Friday
• Employment Type~ Full-Time, Non-Exempt
• Pay~
  • Minimal Experience / Basic operator Experience~$20 – $23 per hour
  • Experienced operator (setup & running multiple jobs)~$24 – $28 per hour
  • Overtime~ Occasional, as needed