High Technology 50 Year Family Company with a strong Brand, and technical expertise in Metallurgy.
Recognized as experts in cutting products and wear coatings.  Team based atmosphere with friendly co-workers.

What makes Fisher-Barton Inc. a great place to work

The Fisher Barton company lives by three Values:
Customer Excellence - We measure our performance through the eyes of our Customers
A Culture of Fairness - We share the success and challenges of our company, regardless of position
Community Involvement - We support the needs of the Communities in which we work

What is Fisher-Barton Inc.'s culture like

Employee led Food bank contest to fill local needs
Sponsorships of local High Schools to develop Engineering and Manufacturing

What Fisher-Barton Inc. does to give back to the community

CEO is frequently on the floor, or at Customers to develop key relationships.


What Fisher-Barton Inc. employees think about their CEO

Fisher-Barton Inc. is primarily engaged in performing the following types of services on metals, for the trade: (1) enameling, lacquering, and varnishing metal products; (2) hot dip galvanizing of mill sheets, plates and bars, castings, and formed products fabricated of iron and steel; hot dip coating such items with aluminum, lead, or zinc; retinning cans and utensils; (3) engraving, chasing and etching jewelry, silverware, notarial and other seals, and other metal products for purposes other than printing; and (4) other metal services, not elsewhere classified. Also included in this industry are establishments which perform these types of activities on their own account on purchased metals or formed products.

Fisher Barton Company Overview 1

Welcome to The Fisher Barton! Our corporate family specializes in cutting components and assemblies, lawn mower blade, industrial blade and knife manufacturing, wear resistant coatings, bronze gear blanks, and customized manufacturing. 

Job Press Operator

Heavy Press Operator - 3rd Shift

Job Title: Heavy Press Operator- 3rd Shift


 As a Heavy Press Operator in the Production department, your goal is to setup and operate heavy tonnage presses, typically blanking cold or hot forming, cutoff or piercing operations, as well as operating presses specified by work order, blueprint, drawing, template or layout. You will also perform additional secondary operations such as manual milling, annealing, fusing, shot blast, grit blast, and packaging.


 You will do this by:

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 Setting up presses
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 Installing specified dies in presses using gauges and hand tools
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 Aligning dies in presses according to specifications using feelers, shims, templates, bolts, clamps and wrenches
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 Assisting the in tool room with the inspection of die (when required) upon completion of job
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 Inserting blanks manually into press and performing either hot or cold form operations
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 Accounting for steel usage (as required) and accurately recording piecework formed
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 Performing manual mill operations, ensuring beveled edge meets with customer specifications
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 Adjusting temperatures on Fuse/Anneal ovens and operating to check sheet requirements
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 Operating shot and grit blast machines, knowing which medium is used for each operation
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 Understanding what parts need to be oiled and proper finish prior to leaving cell
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 Checking quality of product machined and notify supervisor of process issues
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 Packaging customers' parts
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 Maintaining safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
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 Performing operator maintenance and/or 5S housekeeping per established schedules
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 The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Responsibilities and impact may crossover technical fields/functions.


 You are the kind of person who:

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 Makes safety a top priority
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 Likes working in a fast paced environment
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 Has a passion for manufacturing
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 Prides themselves on attention to detail and precision
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 Required Qualifications:

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 High School Diploma or equivalent
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 Minimum of 1 years experience with press set-up, operation, and manufacturing experience
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 Basic math skills to analyze information and measuring equipment
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 Basic computer skills
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 Ability to read blue prints, engineer drawings, or customer drawings
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 Preferred Qualifications:

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 3+ years experience with press set-up, operation in a manufacturing environment
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 Physical | Visual Demands:

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 Ability to stand 8 or more hours a day
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 Ability to sit, stand, squat, bend
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 Ability to reach overhead with one or both arms
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 Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds
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 Ability to occasionally push/pull up to 75 pounds
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 Close, Distant and Peripheral vision
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 Work Environment:

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 Manufacturing: Loud (Examples: metal can, manufacturing department, large earth moving equipment)
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 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


 Work Location: 1040 S 12th Street Watertown, WI 53094


 Shift Hours: Sunday- Thursday 10pm-6am with overtime on Fridays


 Benefits Package:

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 Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
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 Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
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 Life Insurance
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 Critical Illness Insurance
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 Prescription Drug Benefits
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 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
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 10 Paid Holidays
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 96 hours Paid Time Off minimum to start
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 FSA (Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account)
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 Eligible to participate in quarterly One Fisher Barton bonus program
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 And more!
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 Who we are:


 At Fisher Barton, we combine years of experience across multiple industries to deliver unparalleled innovation. Our world-class talent understands the behavior of materials and develops leading-edge solutions that meet your unique needs. We're more than a source for high-quality parts; Fisher Barton is your resource for the highest quality solutions you'll find-anywhere.


 Fisher Barton is an equal opportunity employer who welcome and encourages diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any status or characteristic protected by law.

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