General Production Labor (up to 55 pounds)

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in New Berlin, WI, seeks candidates for machine operation roles. Responsibilities include set-up and production of machines, paint line operation, and following daily work sequences. Candidates must have a strong interest in manufacturing and meet physical demands, including lifting and standing for extended periods. This role provides a chance to actively contribute to productivity in a dedicated team environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in or past experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift 20 to 55 pounds for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to read and interpret routine correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and production of various punching, rolling, and welding machines.
• Identify proper hanging and stacking pattern for orders on the paint line.
• Follow prescribed operation sequence and assist in completion of daily activities.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Manual dexterity

Quality assurance

Basic shop math

Job description

About Us

At Wenthe-Davidson, we’ve been leaders in custom tubular metal fabrication for over 80 years. As a 100% employee-owned company with more than 200 dedicated team members, every person here has a direct stake in our success. This means that our employees don’t just work for Wenthe-Davidson, they own a piece of it. Our commitment to continuous improvement, investment in state-of-the-art equipment, and long-term growth has fueled the recent expansion of our 109,000 sq. ft. facility with a new 27,000 sq. ft. addition.

What We\u2019re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have an interest in or past experience working in a manufacturing environment and enjoys working as part of team to get things done.

Machine Operation

• Set-up and production of various punching, rolling and welding machines to meet productivity and quality standards.

Paint Line Operation

• Identify the proper hanging and stacking pattern for each order
• Work with up to four (4) cell operators and a Team Leader to set-up the line and to hang, take off, and stack finished parts.

General

• Follow prescribed operation sequence and assist the team in completion of all daily activities.
• Follow standard work instructions, including performing quality checks.
• Perform visual inspections to maintain quality standards
• Perform all operations within the cell and be interchangeable with other cell operators.
• Perform routine cleaning (i.e. dispose of scrap, wipe-down press and sweep area, etc.).
• Meet the attendance standards as state in the company attendance policy.

Requirements

Physical Demands

• The ability to lift twenty (20) to fifty-five (55) pounds for up to eight (8) hours per day.
• The ability to bend and lift twenty (20) to fifty-five (55) pounds between floor level and a height of six feet six inches (6\'6\").
• The ability to pull or push up to 1100 pounds with motorized pallet jack.
• The ability to stand and walk on concrete for up to eight (8) hours per day.
• The ability to work in typical Wisconsin levels of heat and humidity.
• Manual Dexterity: The ability to use hands to manipulate objects (i.e. set stops, etc.).
• Quality Assurance: The ability to perform visual inspection of welds and surface condition to ensure quality standards.

Mental Demands

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret routine correspondence (i.e. job routings, warnings, etc.). Ability to write and record information. Ability to communicate with co-workers and understand oral instructions.
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic shop math and measurements