Machine Operator 2 - 2nd Shift - Light Press

Fisher-Barton•Watertown, WI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Fisher Barton is hiring a Machine Operator 2 for its Light Press Department. Machine Operators operate, set up, program, maintain, and troubleshoot presses, mills, and auto-forming machines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role calls for attention to detail, problem-solving, organization, and the ability to multitask. Fisher Barton describes its culture as focused on Customer Excellence, fairness, and community involvement. The operator maintains safe working conditions, sets and aligns dies and machine components, configures and programs sensing and support equipment, troubleshoots machine issues, participates in problem-solving teams, assists with die inspection, records steel usage and production, updates work instructions, and trains team members as needed. This is a second-shift position at 1040 South 12th Street, Watertown, Wisconsin. The stated schedule is 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime when needed. The manufacturing environment is loud, and employees may occasionally encounter varying environmental conditions. Fisher Barton provides safety footwear and prescription safety eyewear benefits, and reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Basic math skills and the ability to use basic math to analyze information.
Basic computer skills and experience with computer systems.
At least 1 year of machine operating experience or successful performance as a Fisher Barton Machine Operator 1 team member.
Proficiency in all Machine Operator 2 skills as defined on the site Training Matrix.
Ability to operate presses, mills, and auto-forming machines.
At least 3 years of machine operating experience or successful performance as a Fisher Barton Machine Operator 3 team member.
Proficiency in all Machine Operator 3 skills as defined on the site Training Matrix.
Ability to set up and troubleshoot presses, mills, and auto-forming machines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience training fellow team members.
Proven problem-solving and organizational skills.
Proven ability to safely operate various manufacturing production machines.
Ability to stand for 8–12 hours a day; sit, stand, squat, and bend; reach overhead with one or both arms; and repeatedly lift and place parts weighing up to 15 pounds.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Manufacturing experience (1+ years, 3 years, or 5+ years are listed in the preferred qualifications).
Machine operating experience (3 years or 5+ years are listed in the preferred qualifications).
Tool and die experience.
Experience using Epicor.

Responsibilities

Maintain safe working conditions in the area of influence and document and correct unsafe acts or conditions.
Set, align, and secure dies.
Set up ram strokes.
Set up and program sensing and support equipment and instruments for feeders, lubrication, air, part ejection, and sensors.
Adjust and set the counterbalance.
Troubleshoot machine issues, diagnose symptoms, isolate root causes, and present solutions.
Participate on 8D, root-cause, and problem-solving teams.
Assist with die inspection upon job completion when required.
Account for steel usage when required and accurately record piecework formed.
Write and update work instructions.
Provide or direct training for team members.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-paid short- and 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) of paid time off to start.
10 paid holidays per year.
Health savings plans, including 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, and holiday parties.
Safety footwear and prescription safety eyewear benefits.
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).