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Press Operator – 1st or 2nd Shift ($5 Premium Available)

R & B Wagner Inc
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

Description

Earn more. Work with your hands. Build something real.

Wagner is hiring Press Operators to run punch press and drill equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Whether you have press experience or come from a background in machining, fabrication, or production—we’re open to training the right person.


2nd shift includes a $5/hour shift premium for full-time employees.


What You’ll Do

· Operate punch press and drill/tap machines to produce metal parts 

· Load materials and monitor machines during operation 

· Inspect parts to ensure quality standards are met 

· Assist with machine setup and tooling adjustments 

· Use measuring tools (tape, calipers, gauges) 

· Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe 


What We’re Looking For

· Experience as a machine operator, press operator, CNC operator, or in manufacturing preferred 

· OR experience in construction, warehouse, or hands-on work with mechanical aptitude 

· Ability to read basic prints and use measuring tools 

· Basic math skills (fractions and measurements) 

· Reliable and willing to learn 


Why Wagner?

· $5/hour 2nd shift premium for full time roles 

· Full-time, steady work 

· Employee-Owned (ESOP) – you share in the company’s success 

· On-the-job training available 

· Opportunity to grow into higher-skill roles 


Physical Requirements

· Active, hands-on role (standing, lifting, moving materials) 

· Lift up to 70 lbs occasionally 


Apply Today

If you’re ready to work with your hands, learn new skills, and earn more—apply today.

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