Set-Up Tech I - Y Shift

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in West Bend, WI is hiring a Set Up Technician I to support manufacturing by operating and maintaining CNC equipment, setting up, adjusting and troubleshooting to ensure efficient production and quality results.

This role emphasizes cross-training across equipment, strict adherence to safety and 6S standards, and contributing to continuous improvement projects. The position offers a Fri-Sun night shift (5pm–5am) with initial training adjustments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience at Milwaukee Tool or related role.
• Cross-trained on all equipment in the area.
• Knowledge of area compliance: quality, environmental, safety, and MT/West Bend policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects as required.
• Assist with training associates and support Supervisor or Team Lead.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and maintain 6S standards for a safe, clean workplace.
• Maintain production by setting up, adjusting and troubleshooting equipment, including automated operations, controls, robotics, and sensors.
• Review programs on numerical and PLC equipment and adjust offsets as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance and document inspections.
• Investigate and assist in root cause analysis and implement best solutions.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment repairs and communicate with maintenance as needed.
• Inform leadership about processes or equipment requiring attention.
• Support continuous improvement projects to improve processes, productivity and quality.

Skills

CNC operation

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

6S standards

Tools

CNC machines

PLC systems

Robotics

Sensors

Job description

Job Description:

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you the tools you need to be a successful Set Up Technician I .

Expected to understand, promote, and embody Milwaukee Tool's 6 culture pillars:

• One Team Mentality : working as a team, cross shift and cross functional, to overcome obstacles and promote a healthy, respectful and friendly workplace
• Candid : Respectfully provide and receive honest feedback, escalating issues, and hold others accountable
• Never Settle, Always Improving : Challenge the process and yourself, working to identify ways to improve both, and identify and
• Speed, Agility and Urgency : Maintain an inherent sense of urgency in all aspects of production, and be a flexible team member to help meet production goals
• Empowered Leader : Help guide and coach others to meet production and process expectations, lead by example, be the change you want to see
• Obsessed : Goal driven, focused on meeting production KPI's , striving to exceed expectations, maintain good attendance

Currently hiring for Y Shift: 5pm-5am Friday - Sunday

Please note that the shift above will not go into effect until September 1st, if hired prior to effective date training times will be coordinated with Manager.

Your Role on Our Team

The Set-Up Technician is responsible for supporting the manufacturing of product by operating and maintaining equipment and processes that provide optimum customer service. The Set Up Technician supports the production process by setting up, adjusting, and troubleshooting equipment. Set Up Technicians will perform independent operation of various CNC machines, will maintain machine operations, perform independent tool changes and set-up without assistance . Set Up Technicians will also have the ability to cycle through proven and unproven programs to obtain first article without assistance on multiple machine types. This position is responsible for collaborating with other technicians and operators as necessary.

A qualified candidate for this role is experienced in all the responsibilities of an Operator I & II and must show the propensity for further technical demand in addition to the following duties and responsibilities .

Technicians in this category:

• Will have a minimum of 1 year experience at MT or prior relative job experience
• Will be cross-trained on all equipment in area of support
• Will be responsible for knowing and implementing all area specific compliance issues, including quality, environmental, safety and Milwaukee Tool/West Bend policies
• Will contribute to team efforts by participating in continuous improvement projects as required
• Will also assist with training associates as necessary. Also responsible for enhancing the department's productivity and quality and assisting Supervisor or Team Lead as required

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Follow all safety policies and proactively identify potential safety issues, and practice 6S standards to maintain a safe and clean working environment for all employees
• Maintain production by supporting all equipment in the designated area . Set up, adjust and troubleshoot equipment, including automated operations, controls, robotics, and sensors
• Review programs on numerical and PLC equipment and adjust offsets, as required . Communicate with Supervisor, Team Lead and Maintenance Techs about required ladder logic and PLC troubleshooting.
• Perform preventative maintenance responsibilities . Participate in updates of preventative maintenance schedules . Complete routine equipment inspections and complete required documentation
• Investigate and efficiently assist with diagnosis and resolution of equipment and quality issues, production delays or stoppages . Participate in performing root cause analysis and assist with implementing the best solution
• Troubleshoot and assist in minor equipment repairs. Provide feedback to Maintenance and Supervisor/Team Lead as needed. Learn and complete corrective actions as directed
• Inform Supervisor/Team Lead or Department Manager about processes or equipment requiring attention
• Recommend and participate in completion of continuous improvement projects specifically designed to improve processes, productivity and quality, especially those related to corrective actions
• Monitor the cycles of equipment to verify process is running efficiently and within designated tolerances. Escalate or assist as needed
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor, including