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Wisconsin Steel & Tube

Supplies and processes steel bars and tubing

Laser Operator

Full-Time
$20/hr+ 12% shift premium
Entry
Manitowoc, WI, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to read and understand work orders and blueprints.
  • Ability to use micrometers, calipers, and other measuring devices.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
  • Effective written and oral communication.
  • Ability to frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.
  • Ability to work on foot, use tools, and perform repetitive actions involving bending and stooping.
Responsibilities
  • Manufacture parts according to plant specifications accurately and timely using laser machine centers.
  • Load and unload materials on and off the machines.
  • Follow instructions and processes to operate machines.
  • Process all necessary documentation and paperwork for completed processes.
  • Coordinate with other shifts regarding remaining work, issues, and shift-to-shift notes.
  • Perform basic machine maintenance, including cleaning machines, cleaning the dust collector, and greasing specified grease points.
  • Comply with quality, safety, and sanitation regulations.

About the company

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Wisconsin Steel & Tube

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Wisconsin Steel & Tube supplies metal bars, tubing and pipe to manufacturers and fabricators that need raw material or parts prepared to their specifications. Its service center stocks ferrous and non-ferrous metals and combines material sourcing with cutting and fabrication. Customers buy standard stock, custom-sized material or processed components, with work ranging from sawing and tube bending to machining and welding. The company earns revenue from material sales and additional processing services, coordinating orders across its Milwaukee-area operations and its WST Fab facility in Manitowoc. Founded in 1952, Wisconsin Steel & Tube is headquartered in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Jacksonville, Florida

Founded

1952

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What believers are saying

  • Wisconsin Steel & Tube lists tuition reimbursement, supporting employee education beyond shop-floor training.
  • Wisconsin Steel & Tube lists a profit-sharing plan among its benefits, adding a separate employee compensation component.
  • Wisconsin Steel & Tube's dedicated delivery fleet extends its work beyond fabrication into customer logistics.

What critics are saying

  • Wisconsin Steel & Tube runs three cutting shifts, so production careers extend beyond a daytime-only operation.
  • Wisconsin Steel & Tube's March 2026 saw-operator posting requires occasional lifting or moving up to 70 pounds.
  • Driving includes warehouse work: Wisconsin Steel & Tube's truck driver posting also requires loading, unloading and shop assistance.

What makes Wisconsin Steel & Tube unique

  • Wisconsin Steel & Tube laser cuts round tubing up to 12 inches and square tubing up to 10 inches.
  • Wisconsin Steel & Tube's cold saws hold cut-length tolerances within 0.005 inches, with deburring and chamfering available.
  • Wisconsin Steel & Tube's inventory program automatically refills customer stock from monitored levels or supplied stock reports.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours