Manual Machine/Saw Operator

American Bolt Corp.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, voluntary dental and vision?

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation, PTO, and paid holidays

Steady hours with no weekends

A clean, organized, and safety-first в

Job summary

American Bolt Corporation is seeking a Manual Machinist - Saw Operator for our New Berlin, WI facility. This full-time, 1st shift role requires attention to detail and hands-on machining skills, with daily saw operations cutting rods to spec.

You will work Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, earn starting pay of $20.00–$21.50 per hour, and join a safety‑minded team that values craftsmanship and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of manual, hands-on mechanical and machining experience.
• Comfortable with scissors lifts or willingness to be trained.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet specifications.
• Able to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Willing to work across production areas and handle various tasks.
• Comfortable using computers to enter/retrieve information.
• Ability to climb step ladders safely while carrying heavy product.

Responsibilities

• Saw operator cutting rods to specifications per customer needs.
• Ensure parts are machined to customer specs.
• Operate the machine independently, inspect quality, measure/adjust parts, sharpen tools.
• Retrieve/handle rods and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Manual machining

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scissors lift operation

Job description

Manual Machinist - Saw Operator

Location: New Berlin, WI | 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7AM - 3:30PM

Starting Pay: $20.00-$21.50/hour

Full-Time | Detail-Oriented | Hands-On Role

Why Join American Bolt?

American Bolt Corporation is a family-owned, industry-leading fastener distributor committed to quality and customer service. We are seeking an experienced, dependable Manual Machinist to join our production team and help us maintain our high standards of precision and craftsmanship.

We're not just about bolts-we're about building a team where hard work is recognized, craftsmanship matters, and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

We offer wage growth opportunities tied to performance and your ability to develop new skills and take on a variety of work.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who has exceptional communication skills and is able to take initiative to do the work required with minimal supervision.

If you're someone who takes pride in doing the job right the first time and enjoys contributing to a smooth-running operation, you'll fit right in.

Job Responsibilities

As a saw operator, you will play a key role in fulfilling the needs of our customers. Some main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Running a saw daily, cutting rods to specifications to create fastening solutions


• Ensuring parts are machined to customer specifications


• Operating the machine independently while inspecting product quality, measuring and adjusting parts, sharpening tools, and retrieving/handling rods for cutting


• Occasional scissors lifting to retain rod, making sure to follow safety standards

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent


• 1+ years of experience in manual, hands-on mechanical and machining skills


• Prefer experience with scissors lifts or high comfort-level being trained


• Attention to detail and quality - meeting specs consistently


• Comfortable handling material and loading machines


• Workload at machines has some seasonality to it, so willingness to work in any area of production and take on any task needed


• Comfort and ability to work on computers - entering and retrieving information


• Ability to safely climb step ladders while carrying heavy product


• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Medical, voluntary dental and vision insurance


• Life and disability insurance


• Paid vacation, PTO, and paid holidays off!


• Steady hours with no weekends


• A clean, organized, and safety-first warehouse environment

Employment offers are contingent on successful passing of a background check, drug screen, and physical.