Precision Manufacturing Technician: Hands-on Ops

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

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.