Production Assembly & Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Helwig Carbon Products, Inc.

Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY)

Hybrid

USD 23,000 - 26,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Job summary

Helwig Carbon Products, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking an entry-level assembler and machine operator for 1st shift. You will perform sensor insertion, bonding, copper coating, and soldering on carbon brushes while following shop orders and safety procedures.

This full-time position offers strong benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, ESOP, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and opportunities for cross-training across departments.

Qualifications

  • Ability to read and use inspection and measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, protractors).
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Read and speak English to review Shop Order requirements; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble carbon brushes with sensor insertion, bonding, silver/copper coating and wiring.
  • Read shop orders and inspect parts from various equipment to ensure drawings/specifications are met.
  • Operate kick press and/or punch press to install terminals on carbon brush.
  • Place copper wire through holes, rivet and solder per order specifications.
  • Seal wires, cure glued components in oven and clean workspace after process.
  • Be cross-trained to perform different duties and collaborate with production supervisor to meet customer deadlines.

Skills

Read shop orders
Inspect parts with gauges
English literacy
Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers
Micrometers
Protractors
Ruler

Job description

Helwig Carbon Products, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking an entry-level assembler and machine operator for 1st shift. You will perform sensor insertion, bonding, copper coating, and soldering on carbon brushes while following shop orders and safety procedures.

This full-time position offers strong benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, ESOP, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and opportunities for cross-training across departments.

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