Entry-Level Extrusion & Punch Technician – 1st Shift

HellermannTyton; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

HellermannTyton is hiring an Extrusion/Punch Technician I for the 1st shift in Milwaukee. This entry-level role supports operation of an extrusion machine or punch press, monitoring processes, inspecting outputs, and performing routine maintenance with supervision.

You will learn from the Extrusion Supervisor and team to maintain product quality and production flow, following all safety and quality procedures while developing hands-on mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret shop orders.
• Forklift experience preferred and ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Basic mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to use and read measuring tools such as a tape measure and caliper.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing/walking for an 8-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Help monitor process operations to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections.
• Report equipment issues to lead or supervisor as needed.
• Learn to troubleshoot minor equipment issues on a Punch Press or Extrusion.
• Machine and support resolution.
• Perform grinding tasks as required by production specifications.
• Learn work instructions including machine setup, materials, downstream needs, and packaging.
• Learn to read work orders to determine Part # and materials.
• Learn to set machine and process parameters for optimal performance of a Punch Press or Extrusion Machine.
• Learn complete tooling setup, cleaning, and storage of a Punch Press or Extrusion Machine.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Housekeeping as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Reading shop orders

Reading CAD drawings

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Follow detailed work instructions

Reading measurement tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Caliper

Job description

HellermannTyton is hiring an Extrusion/Punch Technician I for the 1st shift in Milwaukee. This entry-level role supports operation of an extrusion machine or punch press, monitoring processes, inspecting outputs, and performing routine maintenance with supervision.

You will learn from the Extrusion Supervisor and team to maintain product quality and production flow, following all safety and quality procedures while developing hands-on mechanical skills.