Material Prep Operator

Dielectric Manufacturing - Richfield, Wisconsin•Richfield, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Material Prep Operator to support production by cutting and preparing raw plastic materials using saws, shears, and punch presses. This role is essential to ensure timely and accurate supply of material blanks and components in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume plastics manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Experience in a plastics manufacturing or high-mix, low-volume production environment.
Prior experience operating saws, punch presses, or similar material prep equipment (manufacturing experience preferred).
Familiarity with machine setup, tooling changes, and basic troubleshooting.
Knowledge of material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack).
Knowledge of using measurement tools such as calipers and tape measures.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, cut lists, and basic drawings.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to safely handle and cut plastic materials of varying sizes and thicknesses.
Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Basic math skills and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

Operate saws (band saw, circular saw, CNC saw etc.) to cut plastic stock materials to specified sizes according to work orders or cut lists.
Set up and operate punch presses for blanking, hole punching, or notching operations on plastic sheets or parts.
Inspect raw materials and finished blanks for quality, dimensions, and defects.
Maintain accurate records of material usage, cut lengths, and production quantities.
Measure parts to ensure they meet required specifications and tolerances.
Follow safety protocols to operate cutting and punching equipment safely.
Assist in material staging, sorting, and transporting cut parts to machining or assembly areas.
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on saws and punch presses.
Report equipment issues or material inconsistencies to supervisors promptly.
Support changeovers and quick setups to accommodate frequent job changes.