Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

tti; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site food service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Quality Technician II for the 2nd shift. You will ensure products meet standards, supervise quality tasks, and support safety, productivity, and training within the Manufacturing Quality Team.

The role emphasizes hands-on quality control, communication across shifts, and mentorship of Quality Technician I personnel to uphold a robust quality culture.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Problem solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Navigate technology such as computer, tablet, and printer systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily audits of manufacturing processes to ensure products meet specifications.
• Operate lab/test equipment and metrology devices as required.
• Complete dimensional inspections of incoming raw material and finished goods.
• Prepare and maintain quality system documentation and reports.
• Mentor junior Quality Technicians and support cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tech savvy

Education

High School or GED diploma

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. To learn more about our story click HERE .

Your Role on Our Team

The Quality Technician will be responsible for ensuring the quality of all products produced meet agreed upon standards and expectations. The Quality Technician 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. A Quality Technician is charged with overseeing the quality, safety, productivity, and training linked within their assigned team. 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 directing of plant quality technicians, the Quality Technician II position is tasked with the short- and long-term success of the Manufacturing Quality Team.

Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday 3:00-11:00pm

Key Contributor 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), quality alerts
• Contribute to the creation of work instructions
• 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
• Mentor Quality Technician I personnel and provide guidance to 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

Tools (Key Qualifications)

• High School or GED diploma
• 2+ years of previous quality experience or 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• 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
• Proven hands‑on skills and ability to follow detailed instructions is a huge plus

Other Tools (Preferred)

• Understanding of metrology fundamentals, GD&T

Perks and Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site food and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.