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MACHINE OPERATOR I (2nd SHIFT)

PFERD INC
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026

Join a Legacy of Innovation!

Imagine being part of a company with over two centuries of groundbreaking history. At our core, we thrive on innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. As a global leader in manufacturing abrasives, brushes, and power tools for the metalworking industry, we don't just make products—we shape the future.

 

Your Role in Our Success

At PFERD as a Machine Operator (2nd Shift M-F 2:30PM - 10:30PM) you will perform a wide variety of duties to support the production needs of the company within a given cell by following work order operations in a specific sequence.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring correct components are used and quality of assembly by following procedure. 
  • Required to use samples, charts, and other information to ensure correct product to specifications. 
  • Monitor inventory levels of components. 
  • Ensure materials are available at work centers for continuous work flow.
  • Must maintain a clean and safe workplace in line with company standards.
  • Maintain a work output level to approved standards.
  • Keep all equipment, tools, and spare parts organized and well maintained.
  • Proficient in the use of adjustable measuring devices, rulers, scales, gages, and fixtures. 
  • Follow company in-process inspection and documentation of work and work of others to ensure quality of production parts.
  • Perform multiple operations within a group of machines.
  • Other duties or special projects as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • High School/GED or experience.
  • At least 1 years of solid experience.
  • Ability to identify, solve problems, and multi-task under deadlines.
  • Work in a group environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate judgment, tact and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external customers.
  • Self-motivational, enthusiastic, and have a positive attitude.
  • Ability to perform as a team player.
  • Proficient with the use of adjustable measuring devices, rules, scales, gages and fixtures
  • Set up imprint
  • Power truck experience a plus
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands.  The employee must occasionally lift and or move more than 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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