Folder Operator

Mykelly; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Folder Operator for a Hartland, WI manufacturing role. The position requires interpreting blueprints, setting up folding equipment, and ensuring precise, quality metal parts.

You’ll handle parts positioning, machine adjustments, and measuring with precision tools, while working with a production team on varied materials. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in fabrication or machine operation, strong math and blueprint skills, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing, fabrication, or machine-operation experience.
• Experience setting up or operating folding, forming, press brake, or similar fabrication equipment.
• Read and understand blueprints and technical specifications.
• Strong basic shop math skills.
• Ability to perform metric conversions.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to position and orient parts during production.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a production team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and routings.
• Set up, program, and operate metal folding equipment.
• Position and orient workpieces in machines.
• Adjust machine settings based on part specifications and material requirements.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and finished-part accuracy.
• Perform basic shop math and metric conversions.
• Monitor finished parts for proper angles, dimensions, and overall quality.
• Make equipment or setup adjustments when parts are outside specification.
• Follow established production and quality procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all safety requirements and proper machine operating procedures.
• Communicate with coworkers and supervisors regarding job requirements, quality concerns, or production issues.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Shop math

Metric conversions

Quality awareness

Communication skills

Independent work

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Schroder folding machines

Fasti folding machines

Roper Whitney folding machines

CNC folding equipment

Press brake operation

Job description

Kelly Services is hiring an experienced Folder Operator for a manufacturing opportunity in Hartland, WI.

If you have experience reading blueprints, setting up fabrication equipment, working with precision measurements, and producing accurately formed metal parts, this could be a great next step.

This position is ideal for someone with a background in sheet metal fabrication, folding equipment, press brake operation, or similar metal-forming machinery who takes pride in producing accurate, quality work.

Job Details

Position: Folder Operator
Location: Hartland, WI
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: $22–$27/hour, based on experience

What You’ll Be Doing

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and routings
• Set up, program, and operate metal folding equipment
• Position and accurately orient workpieces in machines
• Adjust machine settings based on part specifications and material requirements
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and finished-part accuracy
• Perform basic shop math and metric conversions
• Work with a variety of materials and part configurations
• Monitor finished parts for proper angles, dimensions, and overall quality
• Make equipment or setup adjustments when parts are outside specification
• Follow established production and quality procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all company safety requirements and proper machine operating procedures
• Communicate with coworkers and supervisors regarding job requirements, quality concerns, or production issues

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of manufacturing, fabrication, or machine-operation experience
• Experience setting up or operating folding, forming, press brake, or similar fabrication equipment
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical specifications
• Strong basic shop math skills
• Ability to perform metric conversions
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Ability to accurately position and orient parts during production
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work independently while also supporting a production team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience

• Schroder folding machines
• Fasti folding machines
• Roper Whitney folding machines
• CNC or programmable folding equipment
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Press brake operation
• Programming fabrication equipment
• Working with multiple types and thicknesses of material
• Precision metal forming

Experience with these specific machines is helpful, but candidates with comparable folding or metal-forming experience are encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods
• Frequently handling parts and materials
• Bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and working around manufacturing equipment
• Using foot controls to operate machinery
• Frequently pushing, pulling, or moving materials up to approximately 25 lbs.
• Occasionally moving materials up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Working in a manufacturing environment around moving equipment, noise, and occasional fumes or airborne particles
• Wearing required PPE