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Hot Forming Press Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Brake Press Operator

Rockford, IL · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

The Brake Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining press brake ... Basic math skills and understanding of metal forming processes * Strong attention to detail and ...

Brake Press Operator

Glenshaw, PA · On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

As a Brake Press Operator, you will be part of our growing Pittsburgh manufacturing team, our ... You'll produce parts for assembly operations forming aluminum and stainless steel using a hydraulic ...

Press Operator

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $20.75/hr

Press Operator CTL Aerospace is a full service NADCAP certified composite-manufacturing company ... Clean & Release molds and tools per plan (Hot molds / close spaces). * Obtain the appropriate ...

Press Operator

Jefferson, OH · On-site

$20.41 - $27.24/hr

... Hot Inspector, Lead Person, and/or Supervisor regarding quality concerns; · Direct, instruct, and ... Press Operator starting at $20.41 per hour - plus Retention Incentive for New Hires Employment ...

Press Operator

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$27.01/hr

The Press Operator sets up and operates one or more mechanical forging presses to perform forging ... Hot Inspector, Lead Person, and/or Supervisor regarding quality concerns; · Direct, instruct, and ...

Press Operator

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Job Posting Title Press Operator Summary Fort Wayne Manufacturing Facility is seeking a skilled and ... Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive ...

Hands-on experience operating bag-forming/printing press equipment (preferred) * Experience producing pinch-bottom and/or flat-bottom bags is a strong plus * Flexographic printing background ...

Brake Press Operator

Glenshaw, PA · On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

As a Brake Press Operator, you will be part of our growing Pittsburgh manufacturing team, our ... You'll produce parts for assembly operations forming aluminum and stainless steel using a hydraulic ...

Press Operator

Cincinnati, OH

$15.75 - $20.75/hr

Press Operator CTL Aerospace is a full service NADCAP certified composite-manufacturing company ... Release molds and tools per plan (Hot molds / close spaces). * Obtain the appropriate materials per ...

Press Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

This role focuses on the critical initial hot working of the material--upsetting and piercing heated billets to create the structural blanks required for the ring rolling mill. The Press Operator ...

Brake Press Operator

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

One or more years of experience operating a brake press or other metal-forming equipment preferred. * Ability to read technical drawings and use precision measuring instruments. * Mechanical aptitude ...

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Machine Operator 2 - 2nd Shift (Mill Form Press Operator)

Watertown, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Operate, set up, program, maintain, and troubleshoot presses, mills, and auto-forming machines.

  • Insert blanks manually into press, perform hot or cold form operations, and measure parts for quality and compliance.

  • Perform general maintenance, housekeeping, and set up equipment according to specifications.


Fisher Barton rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

 Fisher Barton is an ESOP company, a qualified defined contribution plan that allows employees to become shareholders.
 

Job Description: Machine Operator (Mill Form Press Operator)

 If you like learning about and using the latest gadgets, have strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, strong organization skills, and can multi-task, and are looking for an opportunity to grow, turn that passion into a career as a Fisher Barton Machine Operator. Machine Operators operate, set up, program, maintain, and troubleshoot presses, mills, and auto-forming machines in a fast-paced environment. Fisher Barton values our 3C’s Culture, working every day to execute Customer Excellence, A Culture of Fairness, and Community Involvement.

You will:

  • Adhere to Fisher Barton Safety and Quality procedures and regulations and business code of ethics
  • Lift and load parts
  • Insert blanks manually into press and perform either hot or cold form operations
  • Measure parts
  • Keep an accurate record of the quantity milled and formed
  • Inspect finished parts for Quality and Compliance
  • Package customer parts 
  • Perform general maintenance and housekeeping of working areas 
  • Set up for all equipment in required time, per the control plan specifications
  • Verify dimensions, type and characteristics of Raw Materials
  • Load Coil, Strip or Blanks
  • Set tension on Slack Loop
  • Adjust and operate forming press/straightener to produce parts in accordance with specifications
  • Set up milling machine
  • Perform manual mill operations
  • Replace milling heads
  • Remove and isolate Scrapped/Non-Conforming Parts
  • Perform operator maintenance (changeout lubricants) and housekeeping of working areas
  • Train Level 1 team members

 The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Responsibilities and impact may crossover technical fields/functions.

 Required Qualifications:

  • Basic Math skills
  • Basic computer skills 
  • 1 Year Machine Operating experience or successful performance as a Fisher Barton Machine Operator 1 team member 
  • Proficient in all Machine Operator 2 skills, as defined on the site Training Matrix
  • Able to operate presses, mills, and auto-forming machines
  • Able to use basic math to analyze information
  • Experience with computer systems

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • 3 years of Machine Operating experience

 Physical | Visual Demands:

  • Ability to stand 8-12 hours a day
  • Ability to sit, stand, squat and bend
  • Reach overhead with one or both arms
  • Repetitive movement of lifting and placing parts on machines / up to 15 pounds
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to occasionally push/pull up to 75 pounds 

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Work Environment:

  • Manufacturing: Loud (Examples:  metal can, manufacturing department, large earth moving equipment)
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of environmental conditions. 
  • Fisher Barton provides our team members with safety footwear and prescription safety eye glass benefits. 

Work Location: Fisher Barton Blades | 300 Air Park Drive | Watertown, WI

Shift: 2nd Shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Friday with availability to work overtime 

 Benefits Package:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
  • Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
  • 96 hours (12 days) Paid Time Off to start 
  • 10 Paid Holidays per year
  • Health Savings Plans (HSA, FSA and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts)
  • Eligibility to participate in the ONE Fisher Barton Quarterly Bonus Plan
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Wellness Programs
  • Apprenticeship Programs
  • Off-Site Team Building Events
  • On-Site Cookouts and Celebrations
  • Birthday and Anniversary Recognition
  • Holiday parties
  • Fisher Barton is an ESOP company, a qualified defined contribution plan that allows employees to become shareholders.
  • And more!

 Who we are:

At Fisher Barton, we combine years of experience across multiple industries to deliver unparalleled innovation. Our world-class talent understands the behavior of materials and develops leading-edge solutions that meet your unique needs. We’re more than a source for high-quality parts; Fisher Barton is your resource for the highest quality solutions you’ll find—anywhere.

Fisher Barton is an equal opportunity employer who welcome and encourages diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any status or characteristic protected by law.


2nd Shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Friday with availability to work overtime
8 hour shifts

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