PEM/Haeger Hardware Insertion Technician (Sheet Metal Fabrication)

MPE Manufacturing
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • $18–$21.50 Per Hour
6 days ago

Job Description

PEM/Haeger Hardware Insertion Technician (Sheet Metal Fabrication)

Join MPE and help shape medical technology that changes lives. As an Insertion Technician, you’ll transform precision-fabricated metal parts into finished components by installing hardware to exact specifications. You’ll work with purpose, alongside teammates who value quality, safety, and craftsmanship.

A Day in the Life

You start your shift by reviewing the day’s work orders and mechanical drawings (both standard and metric). You’ll set up Haeger/PEM insertion equipment, confirm tooling, run first-article checks, and carefully install a variety of fasteners into steel components. Throughout the day, you’ll measure dimensions, verify your work against print requirements, and perform peer verifications to ensure the line keeps flowing smoothly—on time and to spec.

Compensation and Schedule

  • Pay: $18.00–$21.50 per hour (based on experience)
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday
  • Racine: First Shift, 6:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Milwaukee: Second Shift, 2:30 pm–11:00 pm

Key Responsibilities

  • Install a range of hardware into steel fabricated parts using Haeger inserting equipment.
  • Read and interpret mechanical drawings; work confidently with standard and metric dimensions.
  • Verify parts against print requirements and perform cross-checks on other operators’ work.

Qualifications

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience and Training

  • Proficient with basic hand and power tools.
  • Able to read and understand work orders, mechanical drawings, and work instructions.
  • Comfortable calculating dimensions and measurements.
  • Capable of interpreting written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.

Physical and Mental Demands

  • Regular operation of PEM inserting machinery and measuring tools.
  • Ability to read and follow written instructions and blueprints.
  • Close-vision acuity and solid math skills.

Why MPE

  • Mission-driven: Contribute to products that improve patient outcomes.
  • Growth-focused: Career development and internal promotion pathways.
  • Comprehensive benefits:
    • Medical (HSA-qualified and traditional), dental, and vision—coverage begins the first of the month after hire.
    • 401(k) with company match.
    • Nine paid holidays and vacation time starting day one.

No relocation or sponsorship available for this role.

Ready to Apply?

If precision, teamwork, and impact motivate you, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and build your career at MPE.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMilwaukee, WI
Salary$18–$21.50 Per Hour

Skills

  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Hardware Componentsunmatched
  • Hardware Installationunmatched
  • Hardware Specificationunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Metal Manufacturingunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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