Manuel Lab Lead Technician

Milwaukee Tool; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a test lab supervisor to join our 2nd shift (1:30pm-10:00pm) in Menomonee Falls, WI. You will lead a team, troubleshoot, and ensure testing meets requirements while driving continuous improvement. You’ll partner with engineering and manage overtime, safety, and documentation to uphold standards.

You’ll train staff on test methods and equipment, contribute to design feedback, and help implement best practices for efficient, reliable testing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in engineering or manufacturing related field preferred.
• At least 3 years 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 able to train others in their proper use.
• Capability to lift and manipulate 30 lbs.

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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Hands-on attitude

Test equipment knowledge

Ability to lift 30 lbs

Education

Engineering or manufacturing degree preferred

Tools

Test equipment

Supervisory capability

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.