Machine Operator 2 – 2nd Shift

Fisher Barton

. Operate, set up, program, maintain, and troubleshoot presses, mills, and auto-forming machines .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeWatertown • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating, setting up, and maintaining presses, mills, and auto-forming machines while adhering to safety and quality standards. Capable of performing general maintenance, inspecting parts for compliance, and training team members effectively.

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Machine Operating ExperiencePress OperationMilling Machine SetupQuality InspectionBasic Math Skills

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Hard Skills

Machine OperationPress SetupMilling Machine OperationHot FormingCold FormingQuality Compliance InspectionRecord KeepingGeneral MaintenanceLubricant ChangesMaterial Verification

Soft Skills

Team TrainingAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Safety ProceduresQuality ProceduresControl Plan SpecificationsAuto-Forming MachinesParts Packaging

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate, set up, program, maintain, and troubleshoot presses, mills, and auto-forming machines
Adhere to Fisher Barton Safety and Quality procedures, regulations, and business code of ethics
Lift and load parts
Insert blanks manually into presses and perform hot or cold form operations
Measure parts
Keep accurate records of quantities milled and formed
Inspect finished parts for quality and compliance
Package customer parts
Perform general maintenance and housekeeping of working areas
Set up equipment within required time according to control plan specifications
Verify raw material dimensions, type, and characteristics
Load coil, strip, or blanks
Set tension on slack loop
Adjust and operate forming press/straightener to produce parts to specifications
Set up milling machine and perform manual mill operations
Replace milling heads
Remove and isolate scrapped/non-conforming parts
Perform operator maintenance, including lubricant changes
Train Level 1 team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Availability to work overtime
High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred)
3 years of Machine Operating experience (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Owned Company
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
Safety footwear
Prescription safety eye glass benefits