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Machine Operator
 QPS Employment Group | |
24.83
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 United States, Wisconsin, Schofield | |
 Feb 25, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Machine Operator
Wage: $24.83/hour Shift: 2nd Hours: 2:00pm - 10:00pm Feeling underpaid or undervalued? This could be the position that you deserve! QPS Employment Group is seeking a detail-oriented Bender Set-Up Operator with strong experience in precision metal fabrication, machine set-up, and blueprint interpretation. Skilled in producing first-piece quality parts, using calipers and micrometers for accurate inspections, and maintaining strict safety and lockout procedures. Committed to minimizing scrap, maximizing efficiency, and meeting customer delivery standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Apply to this 2nd shift opportunity in Schofield, WI today! Machine Operator Responsibilities: - Set up a variety of metal working machines designed to shape, fabricate, and alter, to customer specifications, fabricated extrusions into a variety of individual parts and/or subassemblies - Verify that each set-up process produces a completed part which meets print specifications - Notify lead person and/or supervisor if any part of set-up performs below standard during the 1st piece run - Records all parts ran (scrap or run quality) - Reads blueprints and job orders so specifications, such as hole locations, dimensioning, and processes are correct - Set up fixturing, jigs and cutting jigs used in each process - Provide quality assurance instruments with each job, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, to ensure quality production - Set up bender based on traveler and job order/print - Use hand tools to assemble heads, mandrels and forming blocks according to bending instructions on the drawings - Bend parts for the order and inspects according to the frequency specified by the QC department - Operate cutoff saws to cut ends off of pieces to match the print length - Band and tag loads when finished - Finish traveler by making a final piece inspection and count of parts - Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and maintains plant housekeeping standards Requirements for Machine Operator: - High School Diploma or equivalent; minimum of 90 days of on-the-job training - Ability to effectively operate bending and forming equipment, along with basic computer skills and a variety of small hand tools - Ability to use calipers and micrometers - Ability to add, subtract, divide and multiply - Proficient in reading a tape measure and attain a 90% passing rate on a measurement test - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence - Ability to write standard documentation - Ability to interpret blueprints and customer specifications - Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and other employees of the organization - Ability to frequently lift or carry up to 10 pounds, regularly lift or carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or carry up to 80 pounds; regularly push up to 75 pounds wausau@qpsemployment.com IND050 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process | |