Machine Operator - Tube Bender

Wisconsin Steel & Tube Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Steel & Tube Corporation in Milwaukee seeks a fabrication machine operator to run saws, lasers, tube benders, and CNC equipment, with some assembly and handwork. You will load, inspect, and document processes, contributing to smooth production flow.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to learn more machines and perform routine maintenance as needed. A high school diploma and 1–3 years’ relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience: High School Diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years relevant experience.
• Reading blueprints and work orders.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to adapt to organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines including saws, lasers, tube benders, and CNC.
• Continuous improvements relating to learning more machines.
• Load and unload parts into machines manually or by means of mechanical lifting devices.
• Responsible for packing, stacking on skids and counting parts.
• Tags finished parts as ready to ship.
• Follow strict process inspection procedures.
• Process all necessary documentation and paperwork for processes completed.
• Perform routine maintenance and some troubleshooting when necessary.
• Follow and comply with all safety regulations, work rules, and maintain clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Written communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNC machines

Laser cutting

Tube benders

Saws

Job description

Description

Summary

Responsible for operating fabrication machinery with some assembly and handwork.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Set up and operate machines including saws, lasers, tube benders, and CNC.
• Continuous improvements relating to learning more machines.
• Load and unload parts into machines manually or by means of mechanical lifting devices.
• Responsible for packing, stacking on skids and counting parts.
• Tags finished parts as ready to ship.
• Follow strict process inspection procedures.
• Process all necessary documentation and paperwork for processes completed.
• Perform routine maintenance and some troubleshooting when necessary.
• Follow and comply with all safety regulations, work rules, and maintain clean and orderly work area.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent, one to three years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of both.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders and blueprints.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to critically think and solve problems.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “Occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more working time).

• Frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently working on foot, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail bending and stooping.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud.