General Production Labor (up to 55 pounds)

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co. in New Berlin, WI is seeking diligent operators to join our custom tubular metal fabrication team. The role involves operating punching, rolling, and welding equipment, and collaborating with a paint line team to ensure efficient production.

You will follow standard work, perform quality checks, and assist with daily activities while meeting attendance and safety standards. This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to work as part of a team to complete daily tasks.
• Willing to perform quality checks and follow work instructions.
• Must meet attendance policy.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate punching, rolling, and welding machines to meet productivity and quality standards.
• Identify hanging and stacking patterns and coordinate with up to four cell operators and a Team Leader.
• Follow standard work instructions and perform quality checks.
• Perform visual inspections and ensure interchangeability with other cell operators.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to attendance policy.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team-based collaboration

Quality mindset

Safety conscious

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're 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