Production Helper - West Bend

Overview

This role is primarily responsible for de‑nesting parts cut by the laser and metal finishing, identifying and organizing the laser‑cut parts in a just‑in‑time fabrication shop. This position may also be required to assist other operators as a helper on key work or machines as needed.

• Assist the operator with setups and operations on Mazak and Mitsubishi CO₂ lasers.
• Use grinders and sanders to improve quality on parts.
• De‑nest laser‑cut parts and remove laser oxide from parts.
• Cross‑train across the laser department.
• Properly receive and store steel.
• Safely operate a forklift to handle materials and complete work.
• Perform general housekeeping of the department.
• Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations.
• Make routine decisions and use problem solving to resolve basic manufacturing issues.
• Report and document basic material, production and quality‑control issues.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, twist and transport product and materials short distances.
• Basic understanding of computers and ability to perform computer functions as they pertain to the job.
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability to work safely and without injury with hand tools in an environment with metal and sharp objects.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• Work in an efficient and timely manner.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self‑motivation skills and ability to multi‑task.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Strong metal grinding, forming and basic fabrication background.
• Basic dimensional measuring competence and ability to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Equipment Operated: Forklift, measurement devices, wrenches, screwdrivers and various other hand tools.

Physical Demands:

• Lift/Carry: 25 lbs routinely, 55 lbs occasionally.
• Push/Pull: 25 lbs routinely, 55 lbs occasionally.
• Reach Overhead:
  Magnet assist for lifting.
• Occasional: 1–2 hrs./shift. Frequently 2–5 hrs./shift. Regularly 5–8 hrs./shift.

Full‑time position working 8 hours per day.

Work Environment: Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60–100 °F, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.