Machine Operator (3rd Shift)

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health, dental and vision plans

Generous 401 (K) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site food and coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an Operator I to support production by operating a variety of equipment and following detailed work instructions. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork across cross‑functional areas to maintain process standards.

Shift: 3rd shift Sunday–Thursday 11:00pm–7:00am; may train on 1st shift during initial weeks. This role offers health/dental/vision coverage, a strong 401(k), and opportunities to grow in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–1 year of machine operation experience.
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Basic math skills and comfortable using basic computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple types of equipment per work instructions.
• Log production numbers using electronic devices and monitor quality.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment following 6S standards.
• Identify and escalate equipment issues promptly.
• Collaborate with maintenance to resolve basic machine problems.
• Position and assemble parts using fixtures and hand tools as required.

Skills

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Reading/writing instructions

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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: 3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday 11:00pm-7:00am -> must be able to train on 1st Shift Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm for the first few weeks.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies and practice 6S standards to maintain a safe and clean working environment for all employees.
• Identify and elevate 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, and 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

About the Company

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.