Precision Machine Operator (Entry Level)

BW Papersystems; Phillips (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, is seeking a Machine Operator in Wisconsin to run saws, brake presses, overhead cranes and various tools, following drawings and instructions to set up tools and finishes.

This entry‑level role involves inventory tracking, material handling, measuring parts for accuracy, and adhering to safety procedures, with opportunities to grow within a global engineering and manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• 1 year of machine operating experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate saws for structural steel and a brake press for bending metal
• Operate overhead cranes to move materials and parts
• Operate machine tools such as lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and grinders according to production specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, route sheets, and job orders to determine setups, tooling, and sequence of operations
• Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, and depths of cuts based on material and finish requirements
• Measure and verify parts using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure conformance to specifications
• Track inventory, label material, and handle receiving, routing, and storing of materials
• Follow safety operating procedures throughout all projects
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Tape measure reading

Blueprint interpretation

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, is seeking a Machine Operator in Wisconsin to run saws, brake presses, overhead cranes and various tools, following drawings and instructions to set up tools and finishes.

This entry‑level role involves inventory tracking, material handling, measuring parts for accuracy, and adhering to safety procedures, with opportunities to grow within a global engineering and manufacturing organization.