Quality Technician (2nd Shift)

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health, dental and vision plans

Generous 401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site food and coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Quality Technician I to safeguard product quality on the manufacturing floor in Menomonee Falls, WI. You will conduct inspections, track quality metrics, and support continuous improvement with a focus on meeting specifications.

You'll work with metrology equipment, document control, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, mentor operators, and uphold Milwaukee Tool's quality culture on the shop floor daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years quality experience or 3+ years manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate computer, tablet, printer systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Strong problem solving and attention to detail.
• Hands-on skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily audits of manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Operate testing equipment such as tensile/hardness testers and metrology tools.
• Use CMM/VMM and handheld devices to support measurements.
• Create and maintain Quality System documentation (inspections, NCMRs, alerts).
• Complete dimensional inspections of incoming raw materials.
• Navigate document repositories to locate inspection reports and blueprints.
• Support gage R&R studies and cross-functional teams.
• Provide guidance to manufacturing operators and train on new procedures.

Skills

High School Diploma

Quality experience

Microsoft Office

Oral and written communication

Tech proficiency

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Hands-on skills

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Metrology fundamentals

GD&T

CMM / VMM basics

Job description

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide technical solutions on our Manufacturing Quality Team.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We're just getting started.

Your Role on Our Team

The Quality Technician I will be responsible for ensuring the quality of all products produced meet agreed upon standards and expectations.

The Quality Technician I will demonstrate the ability to put people and process first at all times to ensure Milwaukee Tool's unwavering devotion to a robust quality culture. This position is the standard bearer for who we are and the obsession we have with being the market leader in Hand Tools. A Quality Technician I is charged with overseeing the quality of the production floor. The ability to effectively communicate to the team is crucial to the continued success and development of the personnel and equipment managed. Through resourcing of timely product inspections and audits, the Quality Technician I position is tasked with the short- and long-term success of the Manufacturing Quality Team.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Key contributor of the manufacturing quality assurance organization by performing daily audits of the manufacturing process to ensure all products and processes are abiding by the specifications and standards set by the leadership teams
• User of test lab equipment such as tensile/torsion testers, hardness testers, metallurgical equipment (cut/mount/polish, optical and stereo microscopes), and other various test equipment
• Operate CMM and VMM measuring machines and user of handheld devices such as calipers, micrometers, height/snap/pin gauges and other various devices to support metrology needs
• Initiate Quality System documentation, such as Inspections, Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMR's), and quality alerts
• Complete dimensional inspections of incoming raw material
• Ability to navigate document repository web page to locate inspection reports, blueprints and other quality documents
• Participate in gage R&R studies as needed
• Support and mentor manufacturing operators
• Effectively communicate across shifts and weekend work within internal teams and cross-functional teams
• Support Operator instruction/ training on new procedures or techniques
• Perform basic math; fraction to decimal conversion, arithmetic and units of measure conversion, and basic statistics
• Consciously abide by all safety policies and procedures to create a safe working environment
• Other duties as assigned

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• High School or GED diploma required
• 1+ years of previous quality experience or 3+ years of manufacturing experience required
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to navigate technology such as computer, tablet, and printer systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to read blueprints
• Problem solving abilities, interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage interruptions is required
• Proven hands-on skills and ability to follow detailed instructions

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Understanding of metrology fundamentals, GD&T

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site food and coffee service

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.