Manual Lab Lead Technician

TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health, dental and vision plans

Generous 401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a hands-on supervisor for a 2nd shift role in Brookfield, WI. You will lead a test lab team, troubleshoot and rework tests, and help drive design feedback and data analysis for new products.

The position requires strong organizational skills, problem solving, and the ability to train others. The role includes supervising temporary staff, ensuring compliance with work instructions, and maintaining test procedures and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in engineering or manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of test lab experience or comparable experience.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical skills, and a hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Model Milwaukee Tool culture and coach team to meet business goals.
• Manage multiple tasks to deliver deadlines.
• Troubleshoot, rework, and perform tests per requirements.
• Prepare and maintain reports and documentation control.
• Support new product design teams with testing and data analysis.
• Provide feedback to engineering on testing requirements.
• Train team on best testing practices.
• Direct and oversee temporary workers for testing tasks.
• Audit test processes to ensure compliance with work instructions.

Skills

Test lab experience

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Team training

Lift 30 lbs

Education

Bachelor's / Associate’s degree in engineering or manufacturing

Tools

Test equipment knowledge

Train others on equipment

Job description

Job Description: Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees who work with a passion to be the best and have an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value the growth and success of each person within the organization that's why we invest in an individual's growth and development from day one. Our fast-paced, agile environment continuously delivers disruptive technologies by providing every team with the resources needed to excel and deliver heavy duty products with high performance. We create Best in Class products by leveraging advanced analysis fabrics, extensive testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and cross-functional agility.

to learn more about the Milwaukee story and our company click HERE. this is a 2nd shift position that includes a competitive wage shift premium.

The schedule for this role is: Monday through Friday, 1:30pm-10:00pm.

You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Role model the Milwaukee Tool culture, lead, mentor, and coach team to maintain an effective workforce to accomplish goals in support of business objectives.
• Effectively manage multiple tasks to achieve desired outcomes and deliver to deadlines.
• Troubleshoot, rework, and perform repairs according to the testing requirements.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of reports; manage documentation control systems.
• Support new product design teams through test development, data analysis, and competitor benchmarking.
• Provide feedback to engineering about testing requirements.
• Provide advice for improving current testing methods.
• Train team members on the best practices of both test preparation and execution of tests.
• Approves temporary workers timecards and monitors use of overtime hours for effective use.
• Direct and oversee temporary workers to properly perform manual testing; must be able to organize and maintain a team atmosphere.
• Audit shop test employees to ensure the testing is being conducted per work instructions and pertinent testing schedules.
• Ensure all employees are adhering to standard work and any applicable engineering standards related to workstation, machine, or department.
• Maintain test procedures and equipment according to departmental procedures.

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor's / Associate’s degree in engineering or manufacturing related field preferred
• Minimum 3 year of test lab experience or comparable experience preferred
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical skills, and a hands‑on attitude.
• Knowledgeable about various types of test equipment and demonstrates the ability the train others in their proper use.
• Capability to lift and manipulate 30lbs.

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• 2+ years of supervisory experience highly preferred.
• Proven track record of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mechanical mindset and aptitude.

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.

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.