Metal Fabrication Operator — Flexible Shifts & Benefits

WENGER CORPORATION; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 53,010,000 - 77,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Generous Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA

Company Paid Short-term and Long-term?

Job summary

Wenger Corporation is seeking a Metal Machine Operator at our Owatonna, MN facility. The role involves operating metal fabrication equipment, reading blueprints, and maintaining quality across production lines while working with a collaborative team.

Eligible candidates should have mechanical aptitude, basic math skills, experience with hand tools, and strong English communication. Training and cross-training across departments are available; overtime Fridays may apply.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with solid basic math skills.
• Comfortable using hand tools and precision measuring devices.
• Willingness and ability to learn and perform multiple tasks within the work area.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Proficient in navigating and using various computer systems and screens.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate metal fabrication machinery including CNC press brakes, punch press, drill press, grinder, spot welder, saw, tube bender, shear, lasers cutters, turret punches, CNC sheet folder, in-line punching and roll-forming unit
• Follow standard work procedures, blueprints, or work instructions to ensure accurate and consistent part production
• Perform programming and/or program modifications as needed for brake presses
• Troubleshoot machine issues and collaborate with maintenance as needed
• Perform quality checks of finished parts, make necessary adjustments, or seek guidance when needed
• Collaborate with engineering and quality departments to resolve production issues
• Assist with machine setup and basic maintenance
• Monitor equipment performance and notify a supervisor of any mechanical issues or irregularities
• Accurately record production data, complete required paperwork, and perform necessary computer transactions
• Support in assembly through packing of finished goods as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, following all safety policies and procedures and 5S standards
• Assist in training new operators as directed
• Participate in cross-training and support other departments as needed
• Work positively in group settings, valuing input from others and offering assistance when needed to ensure success
• Contribute to a team-based culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• English proficiency is required for this manufacturing position to ensure safety compliance and fulfillment of operational needs. The candidate must be able to speak, read and understand English in order to follow equipment instructions, understand safety protocols and respond to emergency situations. Strong English skills are also necessary for communicating with team members, supervisors and other departments to ensure smooth production processes and to maintain quality standards.
• While performing the functions of this job, the team member is continuously required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The team member is occasionally required to kneel, crouch, squat, bend, twist/turn and climb ladder/stairs. The team member is continuously required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate machines, equipment, tools or controls. Team member is continuously required to reach with hands and arms. The functions of the job include occasionally viewing a computer monitor and repetitive motion activities on the keyboard. The team member may continuously be required to lift, move, push/pull up to and over 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Hand tools proficiency

Team communication

Computer systems navigation

Willingness to learn

Education

Technical training or trade school certification

Tools

CNC equipment

Job description

Wenger Corporation is seeking a Metal Machine Operator at our Owatonna, MN facility. The role involves operating metal fabrication equipment, reading blueprints, and maintaining quality across production lines while working with a collaborative team.

Eligible candidates should have mechanical aptitude, basic math skills, experience with hand tools, and strong English communication. Training and cross-training across departments are available; overtime Fridays may apply.