Automation Technician (2nd Shift)

Milwaukee Tool; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Wisconsin is seeking an Automation Technician to support production by monitoring and adjusting automated equipment, with emphasis on reducing scrap, boosting productivity, and upholding quality standards.

The role includes 2nd shift hours: Monday to Friday 3:00p-11:00p, setup and start-up of automated production equipment, routine inspections, data recording, and TPM-related tasks to sustain product quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of LOTO practices and machine guarding.
• Experience with automated assembly equipment and hand tools.
• Forklift certification required.
• Strong math and mechanical aptitude.
• Effective communication across shifts.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Completion of mechanical aptitude test.
• Basic metrology knowledge.

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
• May assist in material handling as necessary
• Other duties and projects as determined by business needs and production
• Responsible for sustaining quality standards of in-process and fully-assembled products
• Maintain Total Productive Maintenance list
• Assist in modifications and repairs to existing equipment

Skills

LOTO knowledge

Machine guarding

Hand tools proficiency

Communication skills

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift certification

Manufacturing experience

Metrology knowledge

Measuring equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Automation Technician supports production by monitoring, and adjusting equipment, as necessary, displaying efforts towards process improvements to reduce or eliminate scrap, improve productivity, maintain specified quality standards, and add value to the product. This job description lists major areas of responsibility and additional job activities may be added at any time.

Job Description

The Automation Technician supports production by monitoring, and adjusting equipment, as necessary, displaying efforts towards process improvements to reduce or eliminate scrap, improve productivity, maintain specified quality standards, and add value to the product. This job description lists major areas of responsibility and additional job activities may be added at any time.

2nd shift hours: Monday to Friday 3:00p-11:00p

Duties And 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 pertinent data for inter-shift communication


• Maintain order and cleanliness of department


• May assist in the material handling as necessary


• Other duties and projects as determined by business needs and production


• Responsible for sustaining quality standards of in-process and fully-assembled products


• Maintain Total Productive Maintenance list


• Assist in modifications and repairs to existing equipment

Education, Skills, And Experience

• Knowledge of LOTO practices and proper machine guarding


• High school diploma, or equivalent, required


• Working knowledge of the proper use of hand tools used to repair and maintain automated assembly equipment


• Proficient communication skills with multiple levels of employees


• Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude


• Forklift certification required


• 1 - 2 years of previous manufacturing experience


• Successful completion of mechanical aptitude test


• Basic knowledge of metrology and the use of measuring equipment

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.