Folder Operator-Metal Manufacturing

SST Direct; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k match

LTD/STD

10 Paid Holiday

PTO

Boot/Shoe Discount

Prescription Safety Glasses Discount

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

SST Direct in Hartland, WI is seeking an experienced Folder Operator to set up, program, and run CNC/sheet metal folding equipment in a long-term, direct-hire role. You will read blueprints, verify parts with precision measuring tools, and ensure adherence to quality standards and safety procedures while working 1st shift (6 am–2 pm) with weekly overtime.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid holidays, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• 2+ years of folding machine experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications and routings.
• Basic shop math and metric conversion skills.
• Familiarity with Schroder, Fasti or Roper Whitney folding machines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, specifications, and routings to produce folding parts.
• Set up, program, and operate folding equipment.
• Position and orient workpieces accurately in machines.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify parts meet specs.
• Perform metric conversions and apply basic shop math.
• Follow quality, safety, and housekeeping procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and communicate with team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Folding machine operation

Metric conversions

Quality awareness

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Schroder folding machines

Fasti folding machines

Roper Whitney

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Folder Operator for a long-term, direct hire role in Hartland, WI. The Folder Operator sets up, programs, and operates CNC/sheet metal folding equipment to manufacture parts according to blueprint specifications and quality standards.

Pay: $21-28/h depending on experience

Weekly overtime!

Shift: 1st (6 am to 2 pm)

Benefits: Comprehensive: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, LTD/STD, 10 Paid Holiday, PTO, Steel Toe Boot/Shoe Discount Prescription Safety Glasses Discount, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more!

Key Responsibilities for Folder Operator:

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and routings to produce folding parts.
• Set up, program, and operate folding equipment.
• Properly position and orient workpieces in machines.
• Use precision measuring instruments to set up and adjust equipment and verify parts meet specifications.
• Perform metric conversions and apply basic shop math.
• Follow all quality, safety, housekeeping, and cleanup procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and other team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications for Folder Operator:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• 2+ years of relevant manufacturing/folding machine experience preferred.
• Basic shop math skills required.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and routings.
• Experience working with a variety of materials and machine programming preferred.
• Familiarity with Schroder, Fasti, and Roper Whitney folding machines is a plus.
• Ability to perform metric conversions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift while performing setup, operation, and inspection tasks.
• Frequently use hands to handle materials, controls, and equipment.
• Ability to sit, talk, listen, and operate machinery.
• Occasionally walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to operate machine controls and equipment using hands and feet.
• Ability to reach control panels up to approximately 60 inches high and 18 inches in front of the body.
• Ability to maintain balance on each leg for up to 30 seconds.
• Ability to push and pull materials using up to 25 lbs. of force.