Automation Technician - 3rd Shift

Milwaukee Tool; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Wisconsin is seeking an Automation Technician to support production by monitoring and adjusting equipment, and pursuing process improvements to reduce scrap and improve productivity. The role emphasizes maintaining quality standards and contributing to value-added activities on the line.

The position involves a 3rd shift (Sunday to Thursday, 11:00pm–7:00am) with responsibilities including setup, startup, inspection, data recording, and equipment repairs to sustain TPM

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years of previous manufacturing experience are preferred.
• Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude are necessary.

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 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

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

LOTO knowledge

Hand tool proficiency

Communication skills

Metrology basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Basic electrical/mechanical tools

Job description

Job Description:

TheAutomation Techniciansupportsproduction bymonitoring, and adjusting equipment,as necessary,displaying efforts towards process improvements to reduce oreliminatescrap, improve productivity,maintainspecified quality standards, and add value to the product.This job description lists major areas ofresponsibilityandadditionaljob activities may be added at any time.

3rd Shift Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11:00pm-7:00am

Duties and Responsibilities

• Unjam and restart automated assembly processes
• Set-up and start-up automated production equipment
• Maintain production standardsas needed
• Perform and record routine inspections
• Record pertinent data for inter-shift communication
• Maintain order and cleanliness of department
• Mayassistin the material handlingasnecessary
• Other duties and projects asdeterminedby business needs and production
• Responsible for sustaining quality standards of in-process andfully-assembledproducts
• Maintain Total Productive Maintenance list
• Assistin modifications and repairs to existing equipment

Education, Skills,and Experience

• High school diploma, or equivalent,required
• 1 – 2 years ofpreviousmanufacturingexperience
• Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of LOTO practices and proper machine guarding
• Working knowledge of the proper use of hand tools used to repair andmaintainautomated assembly equipment
• Proficient communication skills with multiple levels of employees
• Basic knowledge of metrology and the use of measuring equipment

Physical andWeight LiftingDemands

The physical andweight liftingdemands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.