Machine Setup Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Gift card prizes

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Milwaukee is seeking a Setup Operator for a plastic manufacturing environment. The role focuses on tooling preparation, machine setup, and maintaining production quality as shifts run.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in production, experience setting up machines, and strong problem‑solving and communication skills. Pay range is $19–$26+ per hour with potential overtime on Fridays.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in production environment, preferrable plastic manufacturing.
• 1–2 years of experience setting up and maintaining machines.
• Knowledgeable with mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical machine components.
• Troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Basic math and ability to read a ruler, accurate to fractions of 1/32".
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write standard documentations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other employees.

Responsibilities

• Performs tooling preparation and machine setup activities to support manufacturing, including assembling and mounting tooling, adjusting machine settings, and monitoring functions for quality output.
• Assemble and mount tooling components (molds, bases, boxes, plugs, receivers, dies) used in the process.
• Set up and maintain optimal machine performance and cycle rates by adjusting mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical settings.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and adjust machines and tooling to maintain quality parts.
• Disassemble, clean, and store tooling; identify through paperwork items needing repair or maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Production experience

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Ruler reading

Math skills

Documentation

Communication

Mechanical knowledge

Pneumatic components

Electrical components

Job description

Milwaukee county plastic manufacturingcompany looking forSetup Operator!

Key duties and responsibilities may include:

• Performs tooling preparation and machine setup activities that support the manufacturing process to include assembling and mounting tooling, adjusting machine settings, and monitoring machine functions to assure the production of quality finished product running at an efficient rate.
• Assemble and mount tooling components that include molds, colling bases, pressure boxes, plugs, receivers, dies and other substrates used in manufacturing process.
• Setup and maintain optimal machine performance and cycle rates by adjusting mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical settings.
• Preventative maintenance, machine breakdowns, changeovers, troubleshooting problems,making necessary adjustments to machines and tooling for maintaining quality finished parts.
• Disassemble, clean, and return tooling to assigned storage areas and identify through proper paperwork the correct tooling that requires repair or maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years in production environment, preferrable plastic manufacturing.
• 1-2 years of experience setting up and maintaining machines.
• Knowledgeable with mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical machine components.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic math and ability to read a ruler. accurately down to fractions of 1/32".
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and the ability to write standard documentations. Ability to effectively communicate with other employees.

Job Specifications:

• Pay Range: $19-26+/hour
• Shift(s): 2nd shift
• Hours: 10am to 8:30pm M-Th OT Fridays if required

Why work with Express:

• Weekly pay and competitive wages!
• Early access to multiple job opportunities in your area!
• Supportive team dedicated to your success!
• 2 CHANCES to win a $25 GIFT CARD and other prizes upon (1) completion of our interview process and (2) receiving your first paycheck through Express!

About Express Employment Professionals:

Express is a staffing company that works with numerous companies throughout Ozaukee, Washington, and northern Milwaukee counties. We help local companies fill a variety of roles in numerous skillsets including light industrial, skilled trades, office services, and professional.

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