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Secondary Set-Up Operator (Entry level metal shop 1st shift)

Posted: 07/20/2025

ETC in Middleton is seeking a detail-oriented, mechanically inclined individual to become the newest member of our Metal Shop team on first shift!

What We’re Looking For:

  • Solid mechanical aptitude and experience using basic tools
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints
  • Strong communication skills
  • A growth mindset with enthusiasm to learn and expand your skillset
Come work in a well-lit, clean, and climate-controlled environment!
Questions? Reach out to Mia Doyle at mia.doyle@etcconnect.com

Representative Responsibilities:
• Manufactures parts to the standards and specifications
• Sets up the insertion machines
• Follows procedures and selects tools and materials
• Ensures work orders are completed
• Maintains expected productivity output levels and completes assignments as scheduled
• Ensures machines are running at full capacity for each job
• Completes paperwork correctly, labels parts per work order and forward the product to the next station
• Maintains continuity by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs for the next shift
• Ensures product quality meets standards by frequently checking work
• Builds parts to quality standards within specified tolerance as reflected on print
• Follows ISO procedures
• Uses appropriate documentation, e.g. ECRs, and NCMR, to identify and communicate issues
• Completes machine maintenance in a timely manner
• Reports all identified problems to the team leader or manager
• Maintain tools regularly and informs team lead or manager of tooling needs
• Adheres to safety standards at all times
• Ensures that safe methods and practices are used
• Abides by safety procedures, work practice controls, and OSHA guidelines
• Wears personal protective equipment as required
• Identifies and reports safety issues to management
• Learns new tasks and procedures as needed
• Listens to, understands and follows instructions while learning new assignments
• Recognizes unusual circumstances and asks questions when necessary
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment
• Ensures after task is completed, floor is swept, and tools are returned to designated area
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Completes special projects and requests in a timely and positive fashion


Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• 6-12 months of experience setting up and maintaining metal shop equipment preferred
• Knowledge of various metal shop machines
• Able to set up modular auto-feed systems preferred
• Good organizational skills
• Good math skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Able to read blueprints
• Basic English skills to understand quality, safety, work instructions, personnel information, etc.
• Proven ability to understand and follow directions
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

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