Secondary Operator

Job Position: Secondary Operator

Location: Waukesha, WI 53189

Pay Rate: Up to $28.00/hr + $3.00 shift differential BOE

Shift: 3rd shift, Sun-Thu, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Description:

This company is Family-owned and operated leadership for over 50 years, with a long-term commitment to our people, along with stable work environment supported by a diverse customer base across multiple industries. We also offer structured onboarding and internal training programs that support skill development and long-term career growth. We are a safety-first, team-oriented culture built on consistency, respect, and professionalism.

A Secondary Operator supports the production workflow by performing finishing and precision adjustment steps. They will need to perform drilling, tapping, and grinding. Need intermediate blueprint reading & math skills with strong attention to detail. Will also need to acquire parts for weld bays.

Secondary Operator Duties and Responsibilities

• Weld Prep & Material Finishing: Operating equipment like shot blasters, grinders, or deburring tools to remove dross, mill scale, or rough edges so that metal plates are pristine for primary welders.

• Machining & Modification Tasks: Setting up and running secondary machines such as drill presses, tapping machines, or CNC saw machines to make smaller modifications to parts.

• Quality & In-Process Inspection: Utilizing precision measuring tools—including calipers, micrometers, and gauges—to ensure parts meet blueprint requirements before moving to the next bay.

• Fixture Setup & Workpiece Assembly: Constructing jigs, positioning components, and performing basic hardware insertion or spot welding to assist primary fabricators.

• Material Handling & Staging: Safely operating overhead cranes and forklifts to transport, flip, or stage heavy steel plates and custom weldments across manufacturing cells.

Secondary Operator Qualifications and Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent experience

• Basic Shop Math: The ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and convert between metric and standard measurements.

• Blueprint Reading: Strong spatial orientation to accurately interpret dimensional layouts and welding/fabrication symbols.

• Physical Stamina: The role requires standing for long shifts and the strength to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

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