Automation Tech: 1st Shift, Start-Up & Troubleshooting

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an Automation Technician to support production by monitoring and adjusting equipment, contributing to process improvements, reducing scrap, and maintaining quality standards. The role operates on 1st shift, Monday–Friday, from 7:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m., with responsibilities spanning setup, diagnostics, routine inspections, and inter-shift data recording. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, and strong troubleshooting, math,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or technical degree with automation emphasis preferred.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of LOTO practices and machine guarding.
• Proficient use of hand tools for maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Unjam and restart automated assembly processes.
• Set up and start up automated production equipment.
• Maintain production standards as needed.
• Perform and record routine inspections.
• Record data for inter-shift communication.
• Maintain department order and cleanliness.
• Assist in material handling as necessary.
• Support modifications and repairs to equipment.
• Ensure quality of in-process and finished products.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Communication skills

LOTO knowledge

Hand tools

Metrology knowledge

Maintenance mindset

Education

High school diploma

Associate/technical degree in automation

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an Automation Technician to support production by monitoring and adjusting equipment, contributing to process improvements, reducing scrap, and maintaining quality standards. The role operates on 1st shift, Monday–Friday, from 7:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m., with responsibilities spanning setup, diagnostics, routine inspections, and inter-shift data recording. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, and strong troubleshooting, math,