General Labor

Standard Iron; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Iron in Hartford, Wisconsin is hiring a General Laborer for the early First Shift (4am–2:30pm) in Production / Operations. You will help safely deliver defect-free products on time and support daily manufacturing tasks.

Responsibilities include leak testing and TIG welding touch-ups, forklift operation, grinding and fabrication, inventory control, following procedures for quality, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment while assisting the production team.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate forklifts and machinery.
• Capability to follow procedures and ensure quality.
• Comfort with manual fabrication and finishing tasks.
• Team-oriented attitude to support production staff.

Responsibilities

• Leak testing and repairs on fabricated metal tanks using TIG welding.
• Inventory process and control.
• Follow setup and operational procedures to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Operate forklift or other machinery to load, unload, sort, stage, and transport products.
• Grinding and fabrication of metal surfaces before and after testing.
• Provide team and production support across tasks.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow safety rules.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Tools

TIG welding

Forklift operation

Hand & power tools

Grinding

Job description

Job Title: General Laborer

Location: Hartford, WI

Position Type: Full-Time First Shift 4am-230pm

Department: Production / Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager

Job Purpose

The General Laborer at Standard Iron is fully committed to:

• Safely delivering defect-free products on time at the lowest cost possible for our customer.
• Preventing environmental exposures and reducing waste at the lowest cost possible for our environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Leak Testing & Repairs: Perform structural integrity and leak testing on fabricated metal tanks. Successfully identify defects and utilize the TIG welding process to perform high-quality touch-up repairs on leaking areas.
• Inventory Process and Control.
• Quality & Procedure Compliance: Follow all set-up and operational procedures to ensure absolute accuracy and quality. Practice strict quality control requirements and adhere closely to written procedures.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate a forklift or other machinery in order to complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, staging, and transporting products.
• Fabrication & Grinding: Use hand and power tools to grind, fabricate, and clean metal surfaces before and after the testing and welding processes.
• Team & Production Support: Actively support production workers and staff in various production-related tasks.
• Safety & Workplace Maintenance: Operate all equipment in a safe manner and use safe work habits. Maintain a safe and clean working environment including complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations.