Quality Technician - Second Shift

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure all products meet required quality standards. This role operates on the second shift (3pm-11pm) and involves hands-on inspection with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMMs, and vision systems.

Strong math skills, blueprint reading, and attention to detail are essential. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of quality experience, plus proficiency in Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of quality technician experience is required.
• Understanding of metrology fundamentals is expected.
• Basic Microsoft Excel and Outlook knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Use a variety of quality inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, hardness testing, UPC scanners and other lab equipment.
• Operate CMM and Vision System Inspection equipment.
• Complete Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs) daily, as needed.
• Ensure packaging requirements are met by completing daily packaging conformance audits.
• Complete dimensional inspections of incoming raw material.
• Navigate document repository to locate inspection reports and blueprints.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships within team environment.
• Perform basic shop floor math and unit conversions.
• Address problems with strong interpersonal skills and manage interruptions.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMM

Vision System

Blueprints reading

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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

This job description lists major areas of responsibility and additional job activities may be added at any time.

This is a second shift position, working 3pm-11pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use a variety of quality inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, hardness testing, UPC scanners, paint thickness testers and other lab equipment
• Operate CMM and Vision System Inspection equipment
• Complete Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMR's) daily, as needed
• Ensure packaging requirements are met by completing daily packaging conformance audits
• Complete dimensional inspections of incoming raw material
• Ability to navigate document repository web page to locate inspection reports, blue prints and other quality documents
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships within team environment
• Perform basic shop floor math, such as fraction to decimal conversion, arithmetic and units of measure conversion
• Problem solving abilities, interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage interruptions is required
• Consciously abide by all safety policies and procedures to create a safe working environment

Education and Experience

• High School or GED diploma required
• One (1) year of previous quality technician experience required
• Understanding of metrology fundamentals
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to read blueprints

Physical and Weight Lifting Demands

The physical and weight lifting demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be required to frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 35 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Prolonged standing and/or walking for up to 8 hours per shift
• Physically demanding that requires frequent bending, crouching, twisting, and reaching
• Regular exposure to a greasy manufacturing environment is expected
• Employees are required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in certain work cells

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.