Secondary Set-Up Operator

Electronic Theatre Controls; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Theatre Controls is seeking a Secondary Set Up Operator for the Metal Shop on 1st shift. The role involves setting up insertion machines, reading blueprints, and ensuring quality parts are produced to specs. Candidates should have a mechanical aptitude, basic tool knowledge, and good math and communication skills.

Work is in a clean, climate-controlled metal shop with a strong team environment. Safety, documentation, and teamwork are emphasized to meet production goals and learn new

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 6–12 months setting up and maintaining metal shop equipment preferred.
• Able to read blueprints and understand specifications.
• Good organizational and math skills; able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Safe worker who can operate independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture parts to standards and specifications.
• Set up insertion machines and maintain tooling as required.
• Follow procedures and select tools and materials for each job.
• Ensure work orders are completed and products pass quality checks.
• Document actions and communicate needs for the next shift.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and adhere to ISO/OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Metal shop machines

Tools handling basics

Job description

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ETC is looking for a Secondary Set Up Operator to join our team in the Metal Shop on 1st shift!

Our ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude, basic knowledge of tools, and the ability to read blueprints. Great communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills are also important for success in this role.

Come join our team and work in a clean, well-lit, climate-controlled metal shop with a great team environment and opportunities to learn and grow.

If you're looking for an opportunity to build your skills and grow with a great team, we'd love to hear from you!

Representative Responsibilities:

• Manufactures parts to the standards and specifications


• Sets up the insertion machines


• Follows procedures and selects tools and materials


• Ensures work orders are completed


• Maintains expected productivity output levels and completes assignments as scheduled


• Ensures machines are running at full capacity for each job


• Completes paperwork correctly, labels parts per work order and forward the product to the next station


• Maintains continuity by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs for the next shift


• Ensures product quality meets standards by frequently checking work


• Builds parts to quality standards within specified tolerance as reflected on print


• Follows ISO procedures


• Uses appropriate documentation, e.g. ECRs, and NCMR, to identify and communicate issues


• Completes machine maintenance in a timely manner


• Reports all identified problems to the team leader or manager


• Maintain tools regularly and informs team lead or manager of tooling needs


• Adheres to safety standards at all times


• Ensures that safe methods and practices are used


• Abides by safety procedures, work practice controls, and OSHA guidelines


• Wears personal protective equipment as required


• Identifies and reports safety issues to management


• Learns new tasks and procedures as needed


• Listens to, understands and follows instructions while learning new assignments


• Recognizes unusual circumstances and asks questions when necessary


• Maintains a clean and organized work environment


• Ensures after task is completed, floor is swept, and tools are returned to designated area


• Performs other duties as assigned


• Completes special projects and requests in a timely and positive fashion

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience


• 6-12 months of experience setting up and maintaining metal shop equipment preferred


• Knowledge of various metal shop machines


• Able to set up modular auto-feed systems preferred


• Good organizational skills


• Good math skills


• Mechanical aptitude


• Able to read blueprints


• Basic English skills to understand quality, safety, work instructions, personnel information, etc.


• Proven ability to understand and follow directions


• Able to lift up to 50 pounds


• Able to stand for long periods of time


• Able to work independently and as part of a team