Sheet Metal Worker - 1st Shift

Watts Water•Germantown, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Stainless Partitions department, the Sheet Metal Worker sets up and operates complex fabricating machines and equipment, maintains tolerances specified on blueprints, and follows routing sequences. The role operates and edits programs for CNC equipment and verifies work against blueprints and routings. The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is onsite at the company’s Germantown, Wisconsin location. The role involves learning to operate CNC brake presses, punch presses, and/or lasers; making basic machine adjustments; monitoring equipment; following work instructions and simple blueprints; visually inspecting parts; and communicating quality or safety concerns. The employee uses hand tools and department equipment, participates in on-the-job training and equipment certifications, assists experienced operators, and supports production goals and continuous improvement. Work is performed onsite in a manufacturing facility. Scheduled hours are communicated by the manager. Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying and pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds, moving around the manufacturing floor, close vision, reading documents, communicating clearly, and wearing required personal protective equipment. The position is at will, and duties or working hours and conditions may be reassigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures.
Must establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 50 pounds.
Close vision and ability to physically move around a manufacturing floor.
Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.
Punctuality and dependability; flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and stressful conditions; and ability to maintain productive, collaborative relationships.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of sheet metal forming experience.

Responsibilities

Learn to set up and operate CNC brake presses, punch presses, and/or lasers to produce sheet metal components to precise specifications.
Perform simple machine adjustments as directed to maintain part accuracy.
Monitor equipment during operation and promptly report issues to the supervisor.
Learn to read and follow basic work instructions and simple blueprints.
Conduct basic visual inspections of parts for obvious defects and notify the team lead or supervisor of quality concerns.
Follow daily work assignments and maintain accurate job status updates as instructed.
Use basic hand tools and department-specific equipment safely and correctly.
Suggest simple ideas to improve workflow and support continuous improvement.
Collaborate with team members across departments to meet production goals.
Participate in on-the-job training to develop machine operation skills and assist experienced operators as needed.
Support other department functions and take on other projects and duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Supervisor or company management.
Comply with safety policies, wear required PPE, complete necessary equipment-operation certifications, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Report unsafe conditions or practices immediately.
Contribute to a positive and respectful work environment and support company values.