Machine Technician - 2nd shift

Milwaukee Tool; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Machine Technician 1 to manufacture quality products by operating and maintaining equipment. This entry-level role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The position involves working with maintenance on preventative maintenance, adhering to 5S practices, and contributing to team efforts to stay in spec and meet production goals. Milwaukee Tool offers robust benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to interpret technical data, drawings, and OMS.
• Proficient with common inspection and test equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery to manufacture quality products.
• Support safety, quality, and productivity improvements in the department.
• Assist maintenance with preventative maintenance tasks and PM schedules.
• Follow 5S practices and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Complete required documentation and communicate issues to supervisors.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Interpret technical data/drawings

Inspection and test equipment

Problem solving/analytical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical Certification in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Automation

Job description

Job Description:

GNA Machine Tech 1

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES!

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success - so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions on our electrical engineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in electrical engineering resources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we're pushing the limits in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We're just getting started. To learn more about our story clickHERE.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

Machine Technician 1 is responsible for manufacturing quality product by operating/ maintaining equipment and processes that provide optimum customer service. This position is reserved for Machine Technicians at the entry level. This position is also responsible for enhancing the department's safety, quality, and productivity as well as assisting Facilitator as required.

This position will be responsible for knowing and implementing all area specific compliance issues, including safety, quality, environmental, and MT/plant policies. This position will contribute to team efforts by participating in continuous improvement projects as required. This position will also require working with maintenance to complete necessary preventative maintenance procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Know and adhere to all safety requirements in the work area.
• Housekeeping- follow all housekeeping policies and schedules.
• Understand and demonstrate how to use all gauges in the cell.
• Understand tolerances and how to make offsets on the machine to stay in spec.
• Utilize quality tools in the cell i.e., SPC, OEE, etc.
• Operate a minimum of one machine in the department efficiently. (85% or better)
• Perform set up (change overs) following procedures in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot equipment, including automated operations, tooling, controls, and sensors.
• Assist maintenance department in preventative maintenance responsibilities. Participate in updates of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conduct routine equipment/product inspections and complete required documentation.
• Perform minor equipment repairs, providing feedback documentation to Maintenance and Supervisor as needed.
• Inform Supervisor or Department Manager about processes or equipment requiring attention.
• Recommend and participate in completion of continuous improvement projects specifically designed to improve processes, productivity and quality, especially those related to corrective actions.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor, including working other shifts as necessary.
• Know, complete, and adhere to 5S practices in the assigned work area and throughout the department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
• Able to interpret technical data, including drawings and OMS.
• Must be proficient in the use of common inspection and test equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School or GED diploma required.
• Technical Certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Automation preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field at MT or similar employer.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

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

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.