Machine Operator (1st Shift)

Milwaukee Tool; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site food and coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Menomonee Falls, WI is looking for an Operator I to support production by operating a variety of equipment and ensuring quality according to work instructions.

This role emphasizes safety, 6S standards, teamwork with cross-functional departments, and reliable entry-level machining tasks. Training is provided, with growth opportunities in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Great attention to detail.
• 0-1 years of machine operation experience.
• Able to read and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand provided work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and 6S standards to maintain a safe, clean workplace.
• Operate multiple types of equipment per work instructions.
• Log production numbers and reference work instructions, control plans, and criteria.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Identify and escalate equipment issues.
• Clean and perform Autonomous Maintenance on equipment.
• Paletize and containerize processed parts per instructions.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Machine operation

Reading work instructions

Basic math

Basic mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Fixtures & jigs

Job description

Job Description:

Your Role on Our Team

The Operator I supports production by operating a variety of equipment to produce quality product per provided criteria and work instructions. This position is required to cooperate with other cross-functional departments to ensure and maintain part quality, proper procedure execution, a safe and productive work environment, and culture standards.

This job description lists major areas of responsibility and additional job activities may be added at any time.

Shift Hours:

• 1st Shift Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Follow all safety policies and practice 6S standards to maintain a safe and clean working environment for all employees.
• Identify and escape potential safety risks on the floor.
• Operate numerous types of equipment, independently or in a team environment, per the work instructions.
• Utilize electronic devices (computer, iPad, etc.) daily to reference work instructions, control plans, visual criteria, in-process quality checks, and accurately log production numbers.
• Perform repetitive tasks as needed and maintain production pace and quality standards as specified by the applicable documentation to meet process metrics such as delivery, efficiency, and quality.
• Recognize and react to problems with equipment, elevate as required.
• Close attention to detail concerning product quality through utilizing visual criteria and elevate issues to appropriate personnel.
• Use fixtures, jigs, and hand tools as necessary to ensure proper position and/or movement of components and parts.
• Ability to work on a raised platform, safely
• Work with Machine Set Up Technician to resolve problems with equipment.
• Clean equipment as required to ensure proper operation.
• Conduct Autonomous Maintenance tasks as prescribed.
• Place processed parts into containers and palletize per the work instruction and at specified quantities per the part tag.
• Other duties and projects as determined by business and production needs.

The TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• High school diploma, or equivalent, preferred
• Display great attention to detail
• 0-1 years of machine operation experience
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Basic math skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read and understand provided work instructions

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site food and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE .

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.