Second-Shift Press Operator: Precision & Setup Pro

R&B Wagner, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

R&B Wagner, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Press Operator B to set up, adjust and operate multiple punch presses and drill/tap machines on a diversified production line.

The role involves moving sheet and coil stock with overhead crane or forklift, inspecting materials, and ensuring data entry to the production system for quality control. Responsibilities include operating presses with automatic feeds, aligning tooling, unloading materials, following safety rules, and maintaining a clean 5-S

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Trade school coursework or sanctioned apprenticeship preferred.
• 2–5 years of related experience in press operations.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read gauges and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Operate press after set-up, including presses utilizing automatic feeds.
• Align and secure dice, set stop gauges, stripper, knockout, ejecting, and safety devices on drill and punch presses, including hydraulic.
• Set and adjust mechanical grip feeders and servo feeders in accordance with stroke cycles.
• Unload incoming sheet and coil from open and closed trucks using overhead crane or forklift.
• Inspect raw materials and ensure completion of quality inspection paperwork and timely and accurate entry of data into the current business operating system.
• Assists with set ups, set stop gauges, stripper, knockout, ejecting, and safety devices on punch presses and drill & tap equipment.
• Check first runs and subsequent pieces, using measuring equipment, gages or samples.
• Follows direction regarding job hazards associated with operation and material handling.
• Maintain an organized work environment based on 5-S principles; Sort, Scrub, Standardize, Set in Order and Sustain.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading gauges/measurements

Independent work

Team orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or apprenticeship

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift operation

Job description

R&B Wagner, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Press Operator B to set up, adjust and operate multiple punch presses and drill/tap machines on a diversified production line.

The role involves moving sheet and coil stock with overhead crane or forklift, inspecting materials, and ensuring data entry to the production system for quality control. Responsibilities include operating presses with automatic feeds, aligning tooling, unloading materials, following safety rules, and maintaining a clean 5-S