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Machine Operator, 2nd shift

Merrill Steel
Schofield, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/21/2027

Join Our Team as a Machine Operator at Merrill Steel!

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for motivated individuals to become part of our dedicated team. As a Machine Operator, you'll play a key role in setting up and operating machinery to saw, cut, shear, slit, drill, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal. Your experience with overhead cranes, part expediting, grinding, and related tasks will be highly valued. This position also offers the opportunity to occasionally lift materials weighing up to 75 lbs, so strength and safety awareness are appreciated.

Our second shift runs from 3:30 pm – 3:00 am, Monday through Thursday, with voluntary Fridays and an attractive $1.60 night shift premium available immediately.

No weekends are required, giving you a great work-life balance. We have openings on both shifts and welcome you to join our team!


Technical Skills - Prep

1. Accurately adds and subtracts fractions, reads tape measure accurately

2. Reads basic blueprints

3. Operates Hill Acme Punch / Drills / Shear/ and does layout

4. Operates Burn table / Angle line / Punch combo saws

5. Operates inside Forklift / outside Forklift

6. Quantity of work is acceptable for entry level

7.Runs Manual saws


Quality and Safety Skills

1. Operates all required production equipment in a safe manner

2. Uses overhead crane according to all safety requirements, chain rigging, beam turning, etc.

3. Uses required personal protection equipment (PPE) al all times

4. Quality of work is acceptable for entry level


People skills

1. Receives instructions and direction well

2. Maintains a consistent, positive work ethic and attitude

3. Friendly and cooperative with fellow employees and supervision

4. Reliable, consistent work attendance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities Lift /Carry

Stand F (Frequently) 10 lbs or less F (Frequently)

Walk F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)

Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)

Handling / Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently)

Climb O (Occasionally)

Crawl O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)

Bend F (Frequently)


Push / Pull

12 lbs or less F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

  • Good balance required for stepping on and off of machine deck.

Other Physical Requirements

Vision(Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment: steel toed shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection


WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to work in conditions of 50 degrees - 100 degrees.

Not allergic to paints and chemicals in the department.

Able to work in an environment that has paint and thinner fumes.

Able to work in an environment that has some welding fumes.


Section 111.31-111.395 Wisconsin Statutes and DWD 218 Wisconsin Administrative Code
requires that all employers prominently display this Poster in all places of employment.
It is unlawful to discriminate against employees and job applicants because of their:
• Sex • Use of Lawful Products
• Color • Arrest or Conviction
• Ancestry • Honesty Testing
• Disability • National Origin
• Marital Status • Pregnancy or Childbirth
• Race • Sexual Orientation
• Creed (Religion) • Genetic Testing
• Age (40 or Over) • Military Service
  • Declining to Attend a Meeting or Participate in any Communication About
Religious or Political Matters
This law applies to employers, employment agencies, labor unions, and licensing agencies.
Employers may not require certain types of honesty testing or genetic testing as a condition of
employment, nor discipline an employee because of the results.
Employees may not be harassed in the workplace based on their protected status nor retaliated
against for filing a complaint, for assisting with a complaint, or for opposing discrimination in the
workplace.
There is a 300-day time limit for filing a discrimination complaint.
For more information or a copy of the law and the administrative rules contact:
STATE OF WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
EQUAL RIGHTS DIVISION
201 E WASHINGTON AVE ROOM A100
PO BOX 8928
MADISON WI 53708
Telephone: (608) 266-6860
819 N 6TH ST
ROOM 723
MILWAUKEE WI 53203
Telephone: (414) 227-4384
Website: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/
The Department of Workforce Development is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. If you have
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please contact us.

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