Automation Technician - 3rd Shift

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool, Brookfield, Wisconsin, seeks an Automation Technician to support production by monitoring and adjusting automated assembly equipment, recording data, and pursuing process improvements to reduce scrap and sustain quality.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 1–2 years in manufacturing, with strong math and mechanical aptitude, LOTO knowledge, and proficient use of hand tools and metrology. 3rd shift: Sun–Thu 11:00 pm–7:00 am.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• LOTO practices knowledge and proper machine guarding.
• Proficiency with hand tools used to repair and maintain automated equipment.
• Effective communication across multiple levels.

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

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring equipment / metrology

LOTO knowledge

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.