Tool & Die Maker Apprentice

Milwaukee; Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Milwaukee Tool's Engineering Team as a Machinist, where you'll innovate and develop industry-first products. You'll engage with users, perform diverse engineering tasks, and be empowered to drive projects. Enjoy a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and user needs.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Educational Assistance

On-site Wellness Center

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and follow instructions.
• Interest in learning CAD & CAM technologies.
• Desire to learn trade requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions to meet customer needs.
• Engage with users through observation and field research.
• Perform engineering and design tasks including prototyping.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Growth Mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNC Programming

Manual Machining

Job description

Job Description:

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool, we believe our People and Culture are key to our success. Our employees are passionate about continuous improvement, pushing boundaries, and making a difference in the lives of our users.

Our Engineering Team develops innovative solutions to meet unmet customer needs. We enhance user productivity by integrating new technologies and methodologies to create industry-first products and improvements. We engage with users through observation, interviews, and field research, involving them in the solution process. Our team identifies key benefits, constructs prototypes, and evaluates product designs considering user needs, durability, materials, and manufacturing processes. We perform diverse engineering and design tasks, including translating observations into insights, employing ideation techniques, 3D modeling, mathematical simulation, and rapid prototyping.

Here, you'll be empowered to take ownership, drive projects, and develop industry breakthroughs, supported by the resources of the fastest-growing brand in construction.

The TOOLS you’ll need to have:

• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and follow verbal instructions closely.
• Interest in learning CAD & CAM, CNC Mills, Turning Centers, 5-axis mills, wire EDM, Sinker EDM, etc.
• Understanding of CNC programming (CAM).
• Interest in machining, tooling, and die trades.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Alignment with our culture, interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and a positive attitude.
• Good communication skills and ability to build constructive relationships.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Attention to detail and safe operation of machine tools.
• Capability to maintain quality in entry-level prototyping.
• Ability to strategize, prepare, and follow through on plans.
• Manual machining skills.
• Desire to learn trade requirements like waterjet, CNC milling, turning, grinding, laser engraving.
• Growth mindset: seek coaching, feedback, and develop troubleshooting skills to become a self-sufficient Machinist.

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a technical or trade school is a plus.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, creative, and independent thinker.

Our Perks and Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401(k) savings plan.
• Educational assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee services.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.