• Job Description

  Req#: 156556

  Job Details

  Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN

  Position Type: Full Time

  Salary Range: $18.50 - $21.50 Hourly

  Travel Percentage: None

  Job Shift: M - W 3:25pm - 3:35am, Th 3:25pm - 9:05p

  Description

  Wenger Corporation is a privately-held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. To better balance the needs of your personal life, Wenger Corporation provides best-in-class, family-friendly scheduling for our manufacturing team. Our flexible options include four 10-hour shifts (Mon-Thurs) with overtime Fridays. And when the unexpected does arise, we'll work with you to help you be where, and when, you are needed most.

  Wenger Corporation is seeking a Metal Machine Operator responsible to set up and operate metal fabrication equipment while working under limited supervision within assigned areas in a manner, which meets or exceeds established quality and quantity standards.

  At a minimum, you'll need:

  • The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
  • Experience with tape measures, calipers, and other measuring instruments
  • Reading text and documents, basic math, writing and oral communications within team environment
  • Problem solving, critical thinking, planning, prioritizing and organizing
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Light to moderate lifting
  • English proficiency is required for this manufacturing position to ensure safety compliance and fulfillment of operational needs. The candidate must be able to speak, read and understand English in order to follow equipment instructions, understand safety protocols and respond to emergency situations. Strong English skills are also necessary for communicating with team members, supervisors and other departments to ensure smooth production processes and to maintain quality standards.

  It would be great if you also have:

  • Six (6) months experience operating metal forming equipment or direct Wenger Corporation experience
  • Vocational/technical school training

  In this role, a typical day might include:

  • Working positively in group settings, valuing input from others and offering assistance when needed to ensure success
  • Set up, adjustment, and operation of a variety of metal fabrication equipment including, but not limited to press brake, punch presses, tube benders, saws, and wire forming machines
  • Determining the materials required and following the sequence of tasks outlined on production orders
  • Manufacture products using engineering drawings and blueprints to meet product specifications
  • Ability to complete a thorough inspection of parts
  • Maintain equipment and environment to be clean and safe

  Benefit offerings include:

  • Paid Time Off
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Generous Profit Sharing
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
  • Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement

  *This information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Actual minimum and maximum may vary depending on location. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Additional Compensation: 7% shift premium for working 2nd shift.

  Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!

  Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

  All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

  Qualifications

  
  

• About the company

  Wenger Corporation provides innovative, high-quality products and solutions for music and theatre education, performing arts and athletic equipment storage and transport. We have spent more than 60 years listening to what our customers need and then d...

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