Automation Technician - 3rd Shift

Milwaukee-Tool; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an Automation Technician for the 3rd shift in Wisconsin. You will monitor and adjust automated production equipment, unjam processes, and start up lines to meet quality standards and reduce scrap.

You will perform routine inspections, record data for inter-shift communication, maintain TPM lists, and assist in equipment modifications and repairs. A high school diploma and 1–2 years manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of previous manufacturing experience.
• Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of LOTO practices and proper machine guarding.
• Working knowledge of hand tools used to repair and maintain automated equipment.
• Proficient communication with multiple levels of employees.
• Basic knowledge of metrology and measuring equipment.

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.

Skills

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

LOTO practices

Communication skills

Metrology basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

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.

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 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

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required
• 1 – 2 years of previous manufacturing experience
• 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 and maintain automated assembly equipment
• Proficient communication skills with multiple levels of employees
• Basic knowledge of metrology and the use of measuring equipment

Physical and Weight Lifting Demands The physical and weight lifting demands 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. Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage Products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.