Set up Operator

Job Details

Job Location:

Butler Corporate HQ - Butler, WI 53007

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Equivalent Work Experience

Salary Range: $24.00/hour

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category:
Manufacturing

Are you mechanically inclined and enjoy working with your hands? Do you have the skills but haven't found a company willing to invest in your growth? If you enjoy troubleshooting machinery, making mechanical adjustments, and solving problems, Western States has an opportunity for you. We provide extensive paid training and a clear path for career advancement in our clean, climate‑controlled manufacturing facility in Butler, WI—just minutes from Milwaukee.

Starting Pay $24.00/hour!

• Raise after your first 30 days
• Additional raises every 90 days
• Earn approximately $1.20 more per hour within your first 90 days

• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM +$0.75/hour shift premium
• 3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM +$1.00/hour shift premium

• Setting up envelope folding machines for production orders
• Operating all machines within the department
• Configuring equipment to customer specifications
• Troubleshooting mechanical issues
• Performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs
• Ensuring quality standards and production efficiency

• Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills
• Manufacturing or production machine setup experience OR automotive, diesel, fleet, industrial maintenance, or mechanic experience
• A willingness to learn and grow through hands‑on training
• Strong attention to detail and a positive work ethic
• Manual dexterity
• Strong initiative
• Team player
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

• Prior Manufacturing experience

• Stamina & Mobility:
  Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for the duration of a scheduled shift (8–12 hours). Must be able to frequently bend, reach, crouch, or stoop.
• Weight Requirements:
  Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally from floor to waist and waist to shoulder.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Constant repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation of paper materials and machine components.
• Range of Motion:
  Frequent twisting of the torso and lifting above shoulder height.
• Sensory/Vision:
  Must possess tactile/touch sensitivity in hands and digits. Near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for quality control and safe machine operation.
• Work Environment:
  Ability to perform these functions in a manufacturing environment that may include high noise levels, varying temperatures, and paper dust.

• Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive pay with guaranteed wage increases
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 80 Hours of PTO
• Paid Sick Time Beginning Your First Year
• Multiple Shift Options
• Clean, Climate‑Controlled Facility
• Family-Owned Since 1908
• Long‑Term Career Growth and Development

Western States is a family‑owned company since 1908 committed to manufacturing excellence and long‑term career growth.