Fisher Barton is an ESOP company, a qualified defined contribution plan that allows employees to become shareholders.

Job Description: Machine Operator (Mill Form Press Operator)

If you like learning about and using the latest gadgets, have strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, strong organization skills, and can multi-task, and are looking for an opportunity to grow, turn that passion into a career as a Fisher Barton Machine Operator. Machine Operators operate, set up, program, maintain, and troubleshoot presses, mills, and auto-forming machines in a fast-paced environment. Fisher Barton values our 3C’s Culture, working every day to execute Customer Excellence, A Culture of Fairness, and Community Involvement.

You will:

Adhere to Fisher Barton Safety and Quality procedures and regulations and business code of ethics
Lift and load parts
Insert blanks manually into press and perform either hot or cold form operations
Measure parts
Keep an accurate record of the quantity milled and formed
Inspect finished parts for Quality and Compliance
Package customer parts
Perform general maintenance and housekeeping of working areas
Set up for all equipment in required time, per the control plan specifications
Verify dimensions, type and characteristics of Raw Materials
Load Coil, Strip or Blanks
Set tension on Slack Loop
Adjust and operate forming press/straightener to produce parts in accordance with specifications
Set up milling machine
Perform manual mill operations
Replace milling heads
Remove and isolate Scrapped/Non-Conforming Parts
Perform operator maintenance (changeout lubricants) and housekeeping of working areas
Train Level 1 team members

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Responsibilities and impact may crossover technical fields/functions.

Required Qualifications:

Basic Math skills
Basic computer skills
1 Year Machine Operating experience or successful performance as a Fisher Barton Machine Operator 1 team member
Proficient in all Machine Operator 2 skills, as defined on the site Training Matrix
Able to operate presses, mills, and auto-forming machines
Able to use basic math to analyze information
Experience with computer systems

Preferred Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
3 years of Machine Operating experience

Physical | Visual Demands:

Ability to stand 8-12 hours a day
Ability to sit, stand, squat and bend
Reach overhead with one or both arms
Repetitive movement of lifting and placing parts on machines / up to 15 pounds
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to occasionally push/pull up to 75 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Manufacturing: Loud (Examples: metal can, manufacturing department, large earth moving equipment)
The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of environmental conditions.
Fisher Barton provides our team members with safety footwear and prescription safety eye glass benefits.

Work Location: Fisher Barton Blades | 300 Air Park Drive | Watertown, WI

Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00am-2:00m Monday to Friday with availability to work overtime

Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Short & 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) Paid Time Off to start
10 Paid Holidays per year
Health Savings Plans (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
Fisher Barton is an ESOP company, a qualified defined contribution plan that allows employees to become shareholders.
And more!

Who we are:

At Fisher Barton, we combine years of experience across multiple industries to deliver unparalleled innovation. Our world-class talent understands the behavior of materials and develops leading-edge solutions that meet your unique needs. We’re more than a source for high-quality parts; Fisher Barton is your resource for the highest quality solutions you’ll find—anywhere.

Fisher Barton is an equal opportunity employer who welcome and encourages diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any status or characteristic protected by law.

1st Shift, 6:00am-2:00m Monday to Friday with availability to work overtime
8 hour shifts