1st Shift-Machine Operator III

Job Category: Manufacturing Requisition Number: MACHI005730

Posted: April 15, 2025

Location: Merrill, WI 54452, USADescription Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read work orders, instructions, and prints. Demonstrate basic math skills. Operate various machines within the Machine Shop. Minor maintenance, such as oiling machines. Use measuring equipment to maintain close tolerances. Notify Lead person or Setup person if an adjustment is required. Perform all required machine functions. Follows schedules, procedures, and housekeeping practices. Follows safety procedures. Adaptable to cell and team concepts as well as cross-training. Performs variety of tasks such as counting cleaning, returning gauges and fixtures, transferring of parts. Work Environment and Physical Demands Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 30 pounds and seldom lifting to 50lbs. Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle and/or adjust equipment. Moderate reaching, pushing, pulling, gripping and grasping. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toed work boots or shoes. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position at 40+ hours per week. Days and hours of work will be determined by the location. Eight (8) hour shifts are Monday through Friday and ten (10) hour shifts are Monday through Thursday. Occasional overtime, evening and weekend work may be required to meet business demands.

Required Education and Experience: Must be 18 years or older. High School Diploma/GED or equivalent. Demonstrated math skills and computer literacy. Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of machine operations. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.