Manufacturing Laborer-Sorter

Emerson

South Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Full time

41 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay
Two weeks vacation (prorated)
Paid parental leave

Job summary

Emerson’s Appleton Electric, a foundry in South Milwaukee, WI, is seeking Manufacturing Laborers/Sorters for 1st shift. You will sort and inspect metal castings to ensure quality and support production. The role pays $21.98/hour with opportunity for growth.

Overtime is available after 8 hours per day, with prorated two weeks vacation and up to 12 weeks paid parental leave. Ideal candidates value safety, teamwork, and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to stand on feet for long periods, strength in arms and legs.
  • Ability to work in a hot environment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct all job duties with Safety as a priority and in compliance with Safety Rules.
  • Comply with and maintain areas to 5S standards.
  • Identify castings by type, perform a quality check and sort.
  • Use tooling equipment and hammer to break off gating.
  • Observe all company rules and regulations.

Skills

Safety
Teamwork
Quality focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Appleton Electric, an Emerson owned metal casting foundry located in South Milwaukee, WI, is currently seeking Manufacturing Laborers/Sorters to join our 1st shift. In this role you will sort through and check quality of metal castings. The rate of pay is $21.98/hour.. Great opportunities for growth!

Job Description

Appleton Electric, an Emerson owned metal casting foundry located in South Milwaukee, WI, is currently seeking Manufacturing Laborers/Sorters to join our 1st shift. In this role you will sort through and check quality of metal castings. The rate of pay is $21.98/hour.. Great opportunities for growth!

Some of the benefits for this position include overtime on hours worked over 8 hours in a day, prorated two weeks vacation and 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
  • Identify castings by type, perform a quality check and sort
  • Use tooling equipment and hammer to break off gating
  • Observe all company rules and regulations
Who You Are:
  • You understand the importance of working safety. You are a team player who is focused on quality.
For This Role, You Will Need:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to stand on feet for long periods, strength in arms and legs
  • Ability to work in a hot environment
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
  • We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit 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 prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
  • At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourage innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
  • The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson .
  • Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
About Us
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com.

About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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