Machine Operator - Disa Crew

Emerson; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Appleton Electric, an Emerson owned metal casting foundry in South Milwaukee, WI, is seeking experienced Machine Operators for the 1st shift. The role offers a base pay of $25.30 per hour plus a $0.75/hour shift differential, with opportunities to learn diverse roles in the Molding Department and grow within the company.

Responsibilities include operating and setting up machines per work orders, maintaining uptime and casting quality, performing forklift pre-checks, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial machinery in a manufacturing setting.
• Commitment to safety and 5S standards in the workplace.
• Ability to read and follow process sheets and quality documents.
• Proactive in maintaining machine uptime and quality of castings.

Responsibilities

• Read process sheets and control panels to set up and operate machines.
• Maintain machine uptime and ensure casting quality.
• Perform pre-check forklift inspections.
• Follow safety rules and 5S organization standards.
• Observe company policies and procedures.

Skills

Machine operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift inspection

Job description

Appleton Electric, an Emerson owned metal casting foundry located in South Milwaukee, WI, is currently seeking experienced Machine Operators to join our 1st shift.

The rate of pay is $25.30 plus a $.75/hour shift differential.

In this role, you will learn a variety of jobs in our Molding Department.

Great opportunities for growth.

• overtime on hours worked over 8 hours in a day


• prorated two week's vacation


• up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Conduct all job duties with Safety as a priority and in compliance with Safety Rules


• Comply with and maintain areas to 5S standards


• Read and use process sheets, control panels and other relevant quality documents


• Set-up and operate machine based on work order


• Maintain machine uptime and ensure quality of castings


• Perform pre-check forklift inspections


• Observe all company rules and regulations

For This Role, You Will Need:

• High school diploma or GED


• Previous machine operator experience


• Ability to stand on feet for long periods, strength in arms and legs to maneuver castings and patterns


• Ability to work in a hot environment

Who You Are:

You understand the importance of working safety. You are a team player who is focused on quality.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.