Metal Processing Associate 1 - 2nd Shift

Fisher-Barton•Watertown, WI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Metal Processing Associates build, cast, pour, and melt metal alloys in a foundry, operating heat-treat equipment safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role follows Fisher Barton and ISO-9001 safety and quality procedures, regulations, and the company code of ethics. Associates produce products according to work instructions, blueprints, engineering plans, material specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, surface locations, and machining parameters, and interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). The position is based at Fisher Barton Blades in Watertown, Wisconsin, and works second shift, Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with availability for overtime. The work environment is loud and manufacturing-focused, with occasional exposure to a variety of environmental conditions. The role involves standing for 8–12 hours a day, sitting, squatting, bending, reaching overhead, repetitive lifting and placing of parts weighing up to 15 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasionally pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Fisher Barton provides safety footwear and prescription safety eyewear benefits.

Requirements

At least 1 year of previous metal processing experience or successful performance as a Fisher Barton Metal Processing Associate 1.
Proficiency in all Metal Processing Associate 2 skills, as defined on the site Training Matrix.
Ability to work safely in a hot environment.
Ability to work extended hours when needed.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Adeptness with basic mathematics.
Forklift experience.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
Previous metal processing experience.
Solid math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Fisher Barton and ISO-9001 safety and quality procedures and regulations, as well as the business code of ethics.
Produce products by following work instructions, blueprints, engineering plans, material specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, surface locations, and machining parameters; interpret GD&T.
Skim slag from molten metal using a ladle.
Clean ladles with hand tools such as grinders and mallets.
Use measurement instruments for the hot metal process.
Assemble dies using a wrench, bolts, and tap screws.
Set up dies and hubs, cleaning and preparing them as necessary.
Move materials in the work area by crane, forklift, or cart.
Remove, clean, and store dies when a job is completed.
Maintain housekeeping and 5S in the work area.
Build appropriate alloys according to specifications.
Spray binder on mold surfaces and dry them with a blowtorch.
Load dies and hubs into the appropriate oven.

Benefits

Safety footwear and prescription safety eyewear 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.
Holiday parties.
Employee-owned company.