Press Operator

Press Operator

As a Press Operator, you will be responsible for operating press machines, which includes loading and unloading parts, conducting quality inspections, and performing minor preventive maintenance on the machinery. The role requires the use of precision measuring tools such as calipers and gauges, and involves working from blueprints.

Responsibilities:

• Operate press machines effectively and safely.
• Load and unload parts from press machines.
• Conduct quality inspections of parts to ensure compliance with standards.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Utilize precision measuring tools such as calipers and gauges.
• Work from and interpret blueprints.

Essential

Skills:

• Experience in press machine operation.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring tools: calipers and gauges.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of machining processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Experience with punch press operations.
• Basic wrenching skills.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable company with no layoffs, offering excellent benefits and the opportunity to work on products for the US Military. Benefit from on-the-job training, attendance incentives, and referral bonuses. Enjoy a supportive environment with regular reviews and potential raises every six months, plus an annual union raise. Take advantage of vacation and personal days, 10 paid holidays, and shift premiums.

Work Environment:

The position is for the 2nd shift, Monday to Friday, from 2-10pm. 3rd shift, Monday to Friday from 10pm-6am. Overtime is voluntary, allowing for the option to work 12-hour days and weekends. The plant employs 270 people and requires personal protective equipment, including hearing and eye protection, and steel toes or nonslip safety shoes. The environment can be louder and may get hot during the summer months.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Antigo, WI.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $22.53 - $26.35/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Antigo, WI.

Final date to receive applications:

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.