Industrial Equipment Operator & Setup Technician

A day in the life

Picture your shift beginning with a safety check and PPE on. You review drawings, confirm sizing instructions, and pull a tape to verify dimensions. You bring motorized equipment online—forklifts and KVAL lifts among them—then set machines to precise sizing specifications. As product flows, you swap heads and tools, make real-time adjustments, and keep quality on target. Between runs, you handle station keeping: light repairs, routing and tracking work, and preventative maintenance to keep uptime high.

Throughout the day, you collaborate with teammates, communicate changes clearly, and follow day-to-day direction from your supervisor. Above all, you work safely and follow established procedures.

• Operate motorized equipment as needed (including forklifts and KVAL lifts).
• Read and follow sizing instructions; perform quality checks with a tape measure.
• Set up and adjust equipment to meet sizing specifications; interpret drawings; change heads and tools.
• Perform basic repairs, routing, tracking, preventative maintenance, and station keeping.
• Support team members through strong communication and collaboration.
• Work safely, wear required PPE, and follow all safety procedures.
• Execute tasks under day-to-day guidance from a supervisor.

Work a rotating pattern: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off for 15 days a month plus two weekends.

Shifts run 6am–6pm or 6pm–6am.

OT for any days not scheduled for work regardless of hours.

• One year of manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.

• Kneeling, squatting, stooping, and twisting up to 25% of an 8-hour day.
• Handle products up to 60 lbs throughout the day (up to 25% of an 8-hour day).
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs with assistance (up to 13% of an 8-hour day).
• Comfortable standing in place for extended periods.

• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Forklifts and related material-handling equipment.

Pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Forte Opening Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with federal and state disability laws and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform your job duties, please let company representative know.

This is a union site, as Wisconsin is a right to work state meaning you can opt out of joining the Union, but you will beholden to Union rules even without paying union dues.