Manufacturing Technician

Wagner; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagner in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to operate and perform basic maintenance on light-to-heavy industrial equipment in support of manufacturing operations. You will handle saws, presses, degreasers, lasers, or related machinery and contribute to safe, efficient production in line with company standards.

The role requires reading and following written work instructions, recording labor in the ERP system, and assisting with training other assemblers.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic math proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment including benders, threading machines, parts degreasers, saws, light-tonnage presses, polishing equipment, welding apparatuses, and perform assembly work as required.
• Follow written work instructions and inspect parts as required.
• Support company standards related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost by participating in root cause problem-solving activities and maintaining housekeeping and organizational standards within the assigned work area.
• Accurately record labor transactions in the ERP system, including time, materials used, and quantities of completed and scrapped units.
• Perform routine operator maintenance on applicable equipment as instructed by the area Supervisor.
• Assist team leaders and peers as directed, including training other assemblers on assigned products or processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machinery operation

Reading & writing English

Measuring with tools

Safety compliance

Basic math

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Aerial lift

Job description

Summary

Reporting to the area Team Leader, the Manufacturing Technician is responsible for operating and performing basic maintenance on light-to-heavy industrial equipment in support of manufacturing operations. Equipment may include, but is not limited to saws, bending, tumbling, punch-press, material handling, polishing equipment, lasers, welding apparatuses or material degreasing. This role supports safe, efficient, and high-quality production in accordance with company standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently operate assigned manufacturing equipment, including benders, threading machines, parts degreasers, saws, light-tonnage presses, polishing equipment, welding apparatuses, and perform assembly work as required.
• Perform work in compliance with the Company Quality Policy by following written work instructions and inspecting parts as required.
• Support company standards related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost by participating in root cause problem-solving activities and maintaining housekeeping and organizational standards within the assigned work area.
• Accurately record labor transactions in the ERP system, including time, materials used, and quantities of completed and scrapped units.
• Perform routine operator maintenance on applicable equipment as instructed by the area Supervisor.
• Assist team leaders and peers as directed, including training other assemblers on assigned products or processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Level of education usually acquired through completion of high school.
• Required to read, write, and speak English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to accurately scan labor, verify labor, and provide for corrections.
• Ability to, when applicable, operate overhead crane, aerial lift, forklift, hand trucks, and assigned machines.
• Ability to measure (using ruler, tapes, height gauge, micrometer) and count accurately.
• Ability to identify material sizes, lengths, dimensions, metal type, etc.
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and perform basic math; including adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop, climb ladders, balance and move about the facility. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.