Kewaunee, WI · On-site
$18 - $23.50/hr
Sets up and operates a variety of presses, punch presses, lathes, trimming and beading equipment, shears, spot welders and imprint machines. Adjusts tooling and guards, assures first piece quality ...
Kewaunee, WI · On-site
$18 - $23.50/hr
Sets up and operates a variety of presses, punch presses, lathes, trimming and beading equipment, shears, spot welders and imprint machines. Adjusts tooling and guards, assures first piece quality ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$25 - $35/hr
The press operator is responsible for set-up and operation of printing equipment to meet quality ... Pinch points, nips, gears, rollers, heat, razor sharp shear knives ABX Innovative Packaging ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$25 - $35/hr
The press operator is responsible for set-up and operation of printing equipment to meet quality ... Pinch points, nips, gears, rollers, heat, razor sharp shear knives ABX Innovative Packaging ...
Winder Operator - Western Container (Beloit or Janesville, WI) Join a Well-Established Company! 1st ... Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or ...
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Winder Operator - Western Container (Beloit or Janesville, WI) Join a Well-Established Company! 1st ... Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or ...
Winder Operator - Western Container (Beloit or Janesville, WI) Join a Well-Established Company! 1st ... Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or ...
Winder Operator - Western Container (Beloit or Janesville, WI) Join a Well-Established Company! 1st ... Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or ...
$19 - $21/hr
This machine operator is responsible for operating a variety of cutting machines to close ... Operates assigned power equipment (saws/shear) to process metal orders which meet customer ...
$19 - $21/hr
This machine operator is responsible for operating a variety of cutting machines to close ... Operates assigned power equipment (saws/shear) to process metal orders which meet customer ...
$19 - $21/hr
This machine operator is responsible for operating a variety of cutting machines to close ... Operates assigned power equipment (saws/shear) to process metal orders which meet customer ...
$19 - $21/hr
This machine operator is responsible for operating a variety of cutting machines to close ... Operates assigned power equipment (saws/shear) to process metal orders which meet customer ...
Janesville, WI · On-site
$19 - $21/hr
This machine operator is responsible for operating a variety of cutting machines to close ... Operates assigned power equipment (saws/shear) to process metal orders which meet customer ...
Janesville, WI · On-site
$19 - $21/hr
This machine operator is responsible for operating a variety of cutting machines to close ... Operates assigned power equipment (saws/shear) to process metal orders which meet customer ...
Janesville, WI · On-site
$19 - $21/hr
Operates assigned power equipment (saws/shear) to process metal orders which meet customer ... Assists with Warehouse Operator responsibilities as needed: * Loads and unloads trucks in an ...
Janesville, WI · On-site
$19 - $21/hr
Operates assigned power equipment (saws/shear) to process metal orders which meet customer ... Assists with Warehouse Operator responsibilities as needed: * Loads and unloads trucks in an ...
Janesville, WI · On-site
$19 - $21/hr
This machine operator is responsible for operating a variety of cutting machines to close ... Operates assigned power equipment (saws/shear) to process metal orders which meet customer ...
Janesville, WI · On-site
$19 - $21/hr
This machine operator is responsible for operating a variety of cutting machines to close ... Operates assigned power equipment (saws/shear) to process metal orders which meet customer ...
Lifting heavy pieces of stainless steel -- must be able to lift 50+ lbs consistently ✅ What We're Looking For * 2+ years setting up and operating brake press, shear press, or laser equipment in a ...
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Lifting heavy pieces of stainless steel -- must be able to lift 50+ lbs consistently ✅ What We're Looking For * 2+ years setting up and operating brake press, shear press, or laser equipment in a ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$32/hr
Lifting heavy pieces of stainless steel -- must be able to lift 50+ lbs consistently ✅ What We're Looking For * 2+ years setting up and operating brake press, shear press, or laser equipment in a ...
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Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$32/hr
Lifting heavy pieces of stainless steel -- must be able to lift 50+ lbs consistently ✅ What We're Looking For * 2+ years setting up and operating brake press, shear press, or laser equipment in a ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$17 - $20.25/hr
Set-up, thread the material through, and operate independently one machine (Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock, Welder/Paint Booth)
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$17 - $20.25/hr
Set-up, thread the material through, and operate independently one machine (Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock, Welder/Paint Booth)
$17 - $20.25/hr
Set-up, thread the material through, and operate independently one machine (Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock, Welder/Paint Booth)
$17 - $20.25/hr
Set-up, thread the material through, and operate independently one machine (Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock, Welder/Paint Booth)
Oconomowoc, WI · On-site
$16.50 - $21.50/hr
If you're a Press Operator/Sheet Metal Technician who takes pride in your craftsmanship, Ace ... Set up and operate fabrication equipment, including shears, press brakes, forming presses, rolls ...
Oconomowoc, WI · On-site
$16.50 - $21.50/hr
If you're a Press Operator/Sheet Metal Technician who takes pride in your craftsmanship, Ace ... Set up and operate fabrication equipment, including shears, press brakes, forming presses, rolls ...
$16.50 - $21.50/hr
If you're a Press Operator/Sheet Metal Technician who takes pride in your craftsmanship, Ace ... Set up and operate fabrication equipment, including shears, press brakes, forming presses, rolls ...
$16.50 - $21.50/hr
If you're a Press Operator/Sheet Metal Technician who takes pride in your craftsmanship, Ace ... Set up and operate fabrication equipment, including shears, press brakes, forming presses, rolls ...
$17.75 - $20.25/hr
Join nVent Management Company in Oregon as a Fabrication Operator and be part of a team that is ... Set up, tend, and maintain fabricating machines such as cutoff saws, shears, brakes, and punch ...
$17.75 - $20.25/hr
Join nVent Management Company in Oregon as a Fabrication Operator and be part of a team that is ... Set up, tend, and maintain fabricating machines such as cutoff saws, shears, brakes, and punch ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$17 - $20.50/hr
Job Summary This position will independentlyset-up,operateand troubleshoot one machine/equipment(Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock)
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$17 - $20.50/hr
Job Summary This position will independentlyset-up,operateand troubleshoot one machine/equipment(Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock)
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Lakeside is currently seeking a skilled 1st Shift Machine Operator to join our dedicated team. This ... Large shear * Cold saw * Drill table * Hand bender * Spotfacer * Perform first piece inspection to ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Lakeside is currently seeking a skilled 1st Shift Machine Operator to join our dedicated team. This ... Large shear * Cold saw * Drill table * Hand bender * Spotfacer * Perform first piece inspection to ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Lakeside is currently seeking a skilled 2nd Shift Machine Operator to join our dedicated team. This ... Large shear * Cold saw * Drill table * Hand bender * Spotfacer * Perform first piece inspection to ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Lakeside is currently seeking a skilled 2nd Shift Machine Operator to join our dedicated team. This ... Large shear * Cold saw * Drill table * Hand bender * Spotfacer * Perform first piece inspection to ...
Set-up, thread the material through, and operate independently one machine (Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock, Welder/Paint Booth)
Set-up, thread the material through, and operate independently one machine (Shear, PNL, Turret, Brake Press, Robotic Cell, Cut-to-Length, Roll Forming/Seaming, Press Lock, Welder/Paint Booth)
$13.83 - $14.93
12% of jobs
$14.93 - $16.04
5% of jobs
$16.04 - $17.14
4% of jobs
$17.46 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$17.14 - $18.24
13% of jobs
The median wage is $19.34 / hr.
$18.24 - $19.34
16% of jobs
$19.34 - $20.45
19% of jobs
$20.91 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$20.45 - $21.55
14% of jobs
$21.55 - $22.65
10% of jobs
$22.65 - $23.76
5% of jobs
$23.76 - $24.86
1% of jobs
$24.86 - $25.96
1% of jobs
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A Shear Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining power shears or cutting machines to trim, cut, or shear metal or other materials to specified dimensions. They read work orders, adjust machine settings, and ensure precise cuts while maintaining safety standards. Shear Operators also inspect finished pieces for accuracy, perform routine maintenance on equipment, and may assist in material handling or production workflows. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical skills, and adherence to workplace safety regulations.
To excel as a Shear Operator, you need proficiency in reading blueprints, measuring materials, and operating industrial shearing machines, often backed by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with metalworking machinery, basic mechanical maintenance, and industry safety certifications like OSHA are frequently required. Detail orientation, good hand-eye coordination, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure precise material cutting, safe workplace practices, and efficient production workflows.
Shear Operators often work with heavy materials and must pay close attention to detail to ensure precise cuts and minimize waste, which can be physically demanding and mentally focused work. They may also have to adapt quickly to changing production schedules and handle minor equipment troubleshooting as issues arise. Working effectively as part of a team with other machine operators, welders, and supervisors is essential. Staying up-to-date on safety protocols and regular equipment maintenance is another challenge, but it helps ensure both personal and team safety on the job.
