Production Technician II

MTI Motion; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MTI Motion in Muskego, Wisconsin is hiring for a skilled role that requires setting up and running machinery while performing quality inspections and maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with 3-5 years of experience in machining or manufacturing. Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are essential. This position involves operating machinery, carrying out inspections, and ensuring a well-organized, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or machining environment.
• Ability to perform quality inspections and adhere to safety protocols.
• Willingness to learn other jobs and undergo cross-training.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machinery for machining processes.
• Inspect finished parts and maintain quality records.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to train others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Set up and run a saw, grind, roll threads, chamfer, machine, straighten, and polish using machinery or hand‑held power tools on a variety of metal bar stock. Supply heat treat samples for approval to quality department. Inspect parts using various checking tools and instruments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to read blueprints
• Verify quality of finished parts by performing inspections. In accordance with issued work instructions
• Move controls to stop or start equipment
• Remove completed material
• Measure and mark material
• Transfer materials or parts to specified work areas using material handling equipment
• Deburr materials and parts using files or powered hand‑tools
• Maintain necessary record keeping related to quality inspections and task completion
• Perform necessary preventative maintenance and occasional mechanical repair on equipment
• Ability to ascertain when tooling is ready to be replaced
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Follow safety protocols
• Perform other tasks as prescribed by team lead

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 3‑5 years of experience in a manufacturing or machining environment
• Ability to train others
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Willingness to learn other jobs and be cross trained

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit and walk
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires repetitive movement
• Dexterity to position and move small parts.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
• Requires bending or twisting
• Requires exposure to hazardous equipment
• Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings