Are you looking for a stable manufacturing opportunity with a company that values quality, teamwork, and reliability? We are currently hiring a Wet End Operator for a 1st Shift position. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment, monitoring equipment, and ensuring products meet quality standards.
Shift
2nd Shift: 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Job Summary
The Wet End Operator plays a vital role in the manufacturing process by ensuring products are produced efficiently while meeting strict quality standards. This position is responsible for monitoring the wet end production process, verifying product weights, adjusting machine settings, maintaining proper cycle times, and ensuring products are correctly formed and dried before moving to the packing stage. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and committed to maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
Essential Responsibilities
Monitor product weights, appearance, and drying process to ensure quality standards are met.
Adjust machine settings and cycle times to maximize efficiency and product consistency.
Verify products are properly formed and sufficiently dried before they move to packing.
Clean, maintain, and perform mold changeovers according to production schedules.
Perform basic machine troubleshooting and report more complex equipment issues to supervisors.
Record production data, including cycle times and quality inspections.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Work closely with packers and supervisors to keep production running efficiently.
Assist with training new employees on wet end processes when needed.
Support continuous improvement efforts by providing feedback and maintaining accurate production records.
Qualifications
Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to make machine adjustments.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to lift, stand, bend, and perform physical work throughout a 12-hour shift.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Dependable attendance and a positive work ethic.
Qualified candidates should submit an updated resume for consideration. Resumes will be reviewed by the hiring managers before interviews are scheduled.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Environmental Monitoringunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Machining Operationsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Order Picking/Packingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Production Scheduleunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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