Sheetmetal Cell Operator - 2nd Shift (3:15pm - 11:45pm)

Perlick Corporation•Milwaukee, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A Sheetmetal Cell Operator sets up, operates, and performs daily maintenance on CNC laser cutting machines, punch presses, and other secondary fabrication equipment to produce sheet-metal parts according to engineering drawings and specifications. The position requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, knowledge of metal types and thicknesses, and adherence to safety and quality standards to support efficient, precise production. The role includes operating assigned equipment within the cell, preparing programs and tooling, handling materials, monitoring production quality, completing inspections and records, performing secondary operations and preventative maintenance, and communicating with team members. The operator may also load and unload dock materials, stage them for production, and create accurate material receipts by the end of the shift. Additional duties may be assigned by management. The position is on-site and designated as second shift, 3:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Relocation and sponsorship are not available. Perlick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience operating lasers, punches, turret presses, or similar equipment.
Understanding of laser cutting technology, machine operation, and basic mechanical principles.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
Precision and accuracy in machine operation and quality control.
Ability to troubleshoot issues and find solutions to production challenges.
Effective communication with team members and supervisors.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent bending, crouching, reaching, lifting, stretching, and turning; lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted is often required.
Ability to stand and walk 80–90% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Internal applicants may be eligible after completing Perlick’s internal Trainee program.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate assigned cell equipment, including lasers, punches, right-angle shears, CNC turret presses, cranes, forklifts, TOGU, material storage systems, and automated machines.
Load programs according to manufacturing requirements and schedules.
Set up and adjust tooling as specified.
Load materials into machines and storage systems.
Monitor laser and cutting gases, material movement, and cut quality; make tooling or cutting, punching, notching, and other parameter adjustments as needed.
Unload parts, separate them for subsequent operations, and distribute them to designated areas.
Use hand tools and other equipment to perform secondary operations.
Manufacture replacement grids as needed.
Report labor and communicate necessary information to cell members through logbooks or verbal communication.
Inspect first-run parts according to the quality program and maintain required records.
Perform visual inspections of parts during unloading as required by the quality program.
Organize and maintain tooling, reporting breakage, excessive wear, and shortages to the supervisor.
Perform daily visual and general preventative maintenance before and after operations.
Follow safety procedures, dispose of scrap through appropriate waste streams, and maintain a clean work environment.
Work with operations and other team members to optimize production and resolve issues.
Load and unload dock materials, potentially using rigging techniques, and stage materials for production.
Generate accurate material receipts for unloaded materials by the end of the respective shift.
Troubleshoot process issues, including machine or tooling malfunctions and material defects.
Perform other assigned duties, projects, and tasks.