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

Earn More. Work With Your Hands.

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.

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

Pay & Schedule

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