Turret Operator

sstjobs; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

sstjobs is seeking an experienced Turret Operator for a direct hire in Hartland, WI. The role offers a base pay of $23–$27 per hour, Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with full benefits.

You will operate turret equipment, set up tooling, read blueprints, and ensure part quality through inspection and process monitoring. Maintain documentation and comply with safety procedures in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of turret machine operating experience in manufacturing or metalworking.
• 2+ years of experience working with metal materials (loading, positioning, cutting, punching, forming).
• 1+ year setting up turret equipment, including tooling and fixtures.
• 1+ year reading blueprints, drawings, tolerances.
• 1+ year performing in-process and final inspections with calipers/micrometers/gauges.
• 1+ year adjusting tooling, machine settings, speeds, and offsets.

Responsibilities

• Operate turret equipment to produce metal components per blueprints and specs.
• Set up turret machines by loading materials, installing tooling, and adjusting settings.
• Machine metal parts to required dimensions and tolerances.
• Read blueprints to determine machining requirements and setups.
• Secure workpieces with fixtures and clamps during machining.
• Monitor machine operation and adjust conditions for consistency.
• Perform routine maintenance, tool changes, and basic cleaning of equipment.
• Record production and quality data and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Turret operation

Material handling

Blueprint reading

Precision inspection

Tooling setup

Machine maintenance

Documentation

Safety compliance

Job description

DIRECT HIRE: An awesome opportunity for an experienced Turret Operator to join a dynamic team.

Working Location: Hartland, WI.

Pay: $23hr - $27hr (depending on experience)

Base Hourly Schedule: M - F, 6am - 2:30pm

• Full Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Operate turret equipment to produce metal components and parts according to blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and production specifications
• Set up turret machines by loading raw metal materials, selecting and installing appropriate tooling, adjusting machine settings, and verifying proper tool positioning
• Work with various metal materials, preparing and machining components to required dimensions, tolerances, and production specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and technical instructions to determine machining requirements and proper turret setup
• Load, secure, and position metal workpieces using appropriate fixtures, clamps, tooling, and workholding methods to maintain accuracy during machining
• Monitor turret machine operations, checking cutting conditions, tooling performance, material positioning, and finished-part dimensions throughout production
• Adjust tooling, machine settings, speeds, feeds, and offsets as needed to maintain consistent part quality and production requirements
• Perform drilling, punching, forming, cutting, and other turret machining operations as required by the part design and production process
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring equipment to verify dimensions and tolerances
• Identify tooling wear, dimensional variations, machine issues, and material problems and make appropriate adjustments to maintain quality
• Perform routine machine cleaning, basic maintenance, tooling changes, and troubleshooting to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation while meeting established production schedules and quality standards
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all company safety, PPE, quality, housekeeping, and production procedures

Skills & Qualifications:

• 2+ years of turret machine operating experience in a manufacturing or metalworking environment
• 2+ years of experience working with metal materials, including loading, positioning, cutting, punching, forming, or machining metal components
• 1+ year of experience setting up turret equipment, including tooling, fixtures, workholding, and machine adjustments
• 1+ year of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, dimensions, and tolerances
• 1+ year of experience performing in-process and final inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring equipment
• 1+ year of experience adjusting tooling, machine settings, speeds, feeds, and offsets to maintain part quality
• 1+ year of experience troubleshooting tooling, machine, and dimensional issues during production
• 1+ year of experience performing basic machine maintenance, cleaning, tooling changes, and production documentation