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Machine Operator

Demco, Inc.
De Forest, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2026

Onsite | DeForest, WI

1st Shift | Monday–Friday

OUR COMPANY

For more than 120 years, Demco has been an industry-leading learning environments company with a single goal: empower every learner to reach their maximum potential. We continuously evolve our products and services to meet the changing needs of schools and libraries, and we proudly give back to the communities we serve.  Our coworkers thrive knowing their work directly supports the library and education community, helping create spaces where students discover, grow, and succeed.

If you bring a great attitude, strong work ethic, and show up ready to get the job done every day, we want to meet you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Value Center in DeForest is hiring a Size Jacket Operator to join our Manufacturing team. You’ll operate specialized equipment used to cut and prepare materials for our library products while helping keep production running safely and efficiently.  

In this role, you will:

  • Safely and efficiently operate Size Jacket equipment to meet daily production needs
  • Follow job tickets to accurately cut materials to the required press size or finished-product specifications
  • Order needed raw materials and perform weekly light maintenance, including blade and oil changes
  • Flex into other areas of the Value Center as production and labor needs shift
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience operating manufacturing equipment
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot minor equipment or maintenance issues
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for the majority of the 8-hour shift
  • Willingness to cross-train in other Value Center functions
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience operating manufacturing equipment
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot minor equipment or maintenance issues
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for the majority of the 8-hour shift
  • Willingness to cross-train in other Value Center functions
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed

This is a role where reliability matters, effort is noticed, and your work directly supports schools and libraries nationwide. Ready to jump in and be part of something meaningful?

Apply today and join our hardworking DeForest team.

Salary : $20 - $23

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