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Careers at Fristam: Where People and Performance Come Together!

At Fristam, we believe exceptional results start with exceptional people. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where individuals are supported, ideas are valued, and quality is never compromised. Being named a Top Workplaces award recipient is a reflection of the culture our team lives every day.

Our Core Values aren’t just words—they define how we work and grow together.

We are People Centric, fostering an open-door, family-oriented environment that is friendly, flexible, and genuinely enjoyable.
We are Dedicated, committed to team loyalty, strong customer service, and going the extra mile to deliver results.
We are Collaborative, where different perspectives are welcomed, problems are solved together, and ideas are shared freely.
And we are driven by Quality-Minded Innovation—focused on building “bullet-proof” quality, delivering lasting value, and never cutting corners.

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take the next step, Fristam offers the opportunity to make a real impact alongside a team that takes pride in what they do.

Explore our current openings and discover how you can be part of the Fristam team!

Apply now: humanresources@fristampumps.com

Available Shift: 1st shift: Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm

Compensation: $20/hour

What We Offer:

  • Quarterly profit sharing – Boost your income with up to an extra $17,000 per year!
  • Clean, climate-controlled work environment
  • Opportunities for job advancement
  • The opportunity to be a part of a Top Workplace

About Us: Fristam Pumps USA is a leading manufacturer of high quality sanitary stainless-steel pumps, blenders, and mixers. At Fristam, we believe exceptional results start with exceptional people. Being a Top Workplace Recipient reflects the culture our team lives every day. We are seeking qualified individuals who are people centric, dedicated, collaborative, and quality-minded to join our team. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take the next step, Fristam offers the opportunity to make a real impact alongside a team that takes pride in what they do.

What you’ll be doing: The Assembler is responsible for assembling Fristam products according to drawings and specifications which meet the performance, quality, and customer delivery expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Read and interpret drawings and specifications to ensure accurate assembly of products including preparation of components before assembly and testing, and inspection after completion at a normal level of efficiency to meet production standards.
  • Assemble parts or unit & attach unit to assembly, subassembly, or frame, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Perform lasering duties within the department.
  • Perform wiring operations in accordance with specifications as part of unit assembly.
  • Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers and calipers.
  • Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions.
  • Do skilled fitting, aligning, adjusting and secondary machining when necessary.
  • Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
  • Prepare all pumps and parts to meet delivery schedules; visually inspect all pumps prior to boxing/crating to ensure a quality product is shipped.
  • Spray surfaces of equipment with protective material such as primer, paint, enamel or epoxy.
  • Provide service and support on customer visits as need.
  • Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
  • Maintain departmental housekeeping standards as well as other duties assigned by the Assembly Supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Understanding of simple to moderately complex mechanical systems
  • Ability to use a variety of precision measuring tools, electrical testing and gauging devices, basic hand tools and torque equipment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Ability to prioritize daily workload and projects
  • Knowledge in the preparation and use of paints, epoxies and other coating applications.
  • Ability to work individually and in a team setting
  • Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude
  • Ability to travel to customers as needed
  • Must be able to read mechanical drawings and blueprints.
  • Effective verbal communication skills with positive attitude.
  • Dependable, accountable, and maximizes use of time.
  • Uses judgment and independent thinking to assure accurate completion of assignments while meeting quality standards.
  • Help to maintain a lean working environment and support continuous improvement projects within the company

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Perform frequent grasping motions with their hands, pushing and pulling motions of arms when moving product or when activating assembly equipment and operating tools.
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds frequently; up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Education and Work Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience and knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical principles.
  • Experience with portable power tools and hand tools.
  • Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

 

Fristam Pumps USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email a resume to humanresources@fristampumps.com

 

 

Available Shift: 1st shift: Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm

Compensation: $22/hour

What We Offer:

  • Quarterly profit sharing – Boost your income with up to an extra $17,000 per year!
  • Clean, climate-controlled work environment
  • Opportunities for job advancement
  • The opportunity to be a part of a Top Workplace

About Us: Fristam Pumps USA is a leading manufacturer of high quality sanitary stainless-steel pumps, blenders, and mixers. At Fristam, we believe exceptional results start with exceptional people. Being a Top Workplace Recipient reflects the culture our team lives every day. We are seeking qualified individuals who are people centric, dedicated, collaborative, and quality-minded to join our team. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take the next step, Fristam offers the opportunity to make a real impact alongside a team that takes pride in what they do.

What you’ll be doing: The Electropolisher is responsible for the preparation, finishing, and quality verification of stainless-steel parts, ensuring compliance with company and customer requirements. This role supports production efficiency through effective communication and consistent execution of electropolishing, labeling, and documentation processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with supervisors, coworkers, and other departments regarding product flow and scheduling.
  • Review daily production schedules to maintain a smooth and productive workflow.
  • Polish FKL washers, rotor bolts, impeller nuts, shaft, and seal drivers to high-grit Ra surface finish specifications.
  • Inspect parts to ensure adherence to quality and conformance standards.
  • Safely operate hand tools, overhead cranes, and specialized equipment used in the electropolishing/passivation processes.
  • Perform routine maintenance on process tanks, including emptying, cleaning, and refilling as needed.
  • Document surface roughness and ferrite content of wetted areas in PDF format according to customer specifications.
  • Laser mark parts per customer labeling requirements.
  • Perform Certified Balance Reports on applicable parts.
  • Adhere to quality and safety standard in electropolishing and passivation processes.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to read, interpret, and understand written job instructions and engineering drawings.
  • Attention to detail to ensure a high level of visual quality parts.
  • Must be able to frequently lift 15-30 pounds without assistance; up to 60 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to bend, reach, and twist as needed.
  • Ability to use hand carts to move materials as needed.
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to use gages, profilometers, and other QC tools
  • Basic computer skills for documentation.
  • Ability to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves, eye protection, aprons, and sleeves.

Education and Work Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in electropolishing, passivation, and metal finishing
  • Understanding of surface finish requirements
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment

Fristam Pumps USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email a resume to humanresources@fristampumps.com

What We Offer:

  • Quarterly profit sharing – Boost your income with up to an extra $17,000 per year!
  • Clean, climate-controlled work environment
  • Opportunities for job advancement
  • The opportunity to be a part of a Top Workplace

About Us: Fristam Pumps USA is a leading manufacturer of high quality sanitary stainless-steel pumps, blenders, and mixers. At Fristam, we believe exceptional results start with exceptional people. Being a Top Workplace Recipient reflects the culture our team lives every day. We are seeking qualified individuals who are people centric, dedicated, collaborative, and quality-minded to join our team. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take the next step, Fristam offers the opportunity to make a real impact alongside a team that takes pride in what they do.

What you’ll be doing: The Regional Sales Manager will direct and implement sales activities of all products through our distribution network to achieve company sales and growth goals. Develop adequate dealer representation and coordinate related functions. Assist with the development of Fristam sales policies and methods, advertising and promotional ideas, forecasts, quotas, budgets, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage the level of distribution in the territory to achieve the desired sales results
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Fristam’s products and effectively convey Fristam quality, advantages, and benefits to the marketplace
  • Increase Fristam’s market share through effective prospecting of new customers
  • Visit targeted engineering firms
  • Provide training to Fristam’s distributor sales people and end-users on Fristam’s product uses and applications.
  • Provide sales targets to key distributors; develop an action plan with the distributor to include an End User target list for achieving these targets and provide quarterly feedback on the progress per product segment especially focusing on growth products
  • Collaborate with customers and Applications Engineering team to customize Fristam products to meet customer needs and evaluate issues as necessary
  • Provide updates on status of large quotes, growth product using Fristam’s quote follow up system
  • Submit visit schedules; expect a 30-day travel plan
  • Update the key account status in Fristam’s key account system
  • Prepare expense reports in a timely and professional manner

Knowledge and Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Understand 3A and other industry standards
  • Excellent technical skills and high attention to detail
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding sanitary process systems in the Food, Dairy, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, and Personal Care Industries

Education and Work Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related-discipline or equivalent experience
  • Previous experience in pump sales or similar industry

Please note that due to position needs, only candidates residing in the Midwest (WI, MN, IL, IA) will be considered

Fristam Pumps USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email a resume to humanresources@fristampumps.com

 

 

 

 

Available Shift: 1st shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

Compensation: $20/hour

What We Offer:

  • Quarterly profit sharing – Boost your income with up to an extra $17,000 per year!
  • Clean, climate-controlled work environment
  • Opportunities for job advancement
  • The opportunity to be a part of a Top Workplace

About Us: Fristam Pumps USA is a leading manufacturer of high quality sanitary stainless-steel pumps, blenders, and mixers. At Fristam, we believe exceptional results start with exceptional people. Being a Top Workplace Recipient reflects the culture our team lives every day.

We are seeking qualified individuals who are people centric, dedicated, collaborative, and quality-minded to join our team. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take the next step, Fristam offers the opportunity to make a real impact alongside a team that takes pride in what they do.

What you’ll be doing: The Shipping & Receiving Coordinator is responsible for receiving, shipping, storing and distributing materials and products within the warehouse ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all job functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receive all incoming parts and RGA’s including stocking into correct locations and receiving into the manufacturing software
  • Process all shipments to meet shipping deadlines
  • Label parts and locations
  • Accurately pull parts for customer orders in a timely manner
  • Loading and unloading of trucks
  • Palletize raw castings and forgings
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area
  • Support the Customer Service department with daily order activities
  • Other duties as required

Knowledge and Skills

  • Ability to read and process documentation related to shipping, receiving, and storage
  • Demonstrated understanding and use of appropriate work instructions and procedures
  • Strong skills in the use of Outlook, Word, and Excel, UPS and Fed-Ex software, and the Internet
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation skills and the ability to effectively network with internal and external associates of the company
  • Ability to utilize a variety of standard office and warehouse equipment including but not limited to copiers, phone, pallet jack, forklift, etc.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly; 75 lbs occasionally
  • Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as pushing/pulling, lifting, carrying, walking, bending and handling materials.

Education and Work Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • A background in warehousing, including shipping, receiving and inventory preferred.

Fristam Pumps USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email a resume to humanresources@fristampumps.com

 

 

 

Available Shift: 1st shift: Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm

2nd shift: Monday-Thursday, 2pm-12am

Compensation: $24-28/hour. The base pay for this role may vary based on experience.

What We Offer:

  • Quarterly profit sharing – Boost your income with up to an extra $17,000 per year!
  • Clean, climate-controlled work environment
  • Tools provided, no need to bring your own!
  • Job relocation assistance for candidates outside of the Madison/Dane County area
  • Opportunities for job advancement
  • The opportunity to be a part of a Top Workplace

About Us: Fristam Pumps USA is a leading manufacturer of high quality sanitary stainless-steel pumps, blenders, and mixers. At Fristam, we believe exceptional results start with exceptional people. Being a Top Workplace Recipient reflects the culture our team lives every day.

We are seeking qualified individuals who are people centric, dedicated, collaborative, and quality-minded to join our team. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take the next step, Fristam offers the opportunity to make a real impact alongside a team that takes pride in what they do.

What you’ll be doing: The CNC Machinist duties include set-ups, checking routine programs and operating   manuals, automatic or semi-automatic NC machine tools and/or CNC machining equipment to perform standard and/or repetitive sequences of operations to meet close tolerance and finish requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Milling, turning, drilling, tapping, sawing, hand layout of components using available jigs and fixtures.
  • Mount and secure tooling in rack, turret or magazine; secure fixtures and check to confirm reference points.
  • Follow work instructions detailing tooling, fixturing, programming and offset requirements.
  • Install required programming, confirm part number and revision level to ensure accurate part configuration.
  • Load and unload components in and out of appropriate fixtures.
  • Adjust tolerances and finish requirements to meet specifications; note and report variations in program sequence, positioning, cycle times, etc.
  • Run additional equipment/multiple tasks required to expedite completion of the daily work load.
  • Provide daily maintenance of the equipment.
  • Keep all work areas neat and clean of debris and/or fluids that occur during normal daily operations.
  • Assist coworkers as needed to complete tasks that require assistance.
  • Carry out work-related tasks directed by department heads.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Knowledge of machine shop practices and techniques, machine operation and tooling
  • Ability to read, understand and work from part drawings and specifications.
  • Use a variety of precision measuring instruments
  • Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds frequently; 75 pounds occasionally
  • Ability to frequently stand and/or walk; occasionally reach with hands and arms and bend

Education and Work Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with manual, NC and/or CNC machining equipment and operations.
  • Experience using metric measurement

Fristam Pumps USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email a resume to humanresources@fristampumps.com