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 Automation Tech 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, escalate issues, and hold others accountable

• Never Settle, Always Improving : Challenge the process and yourself, working to identify ways to improve both, and identify and escalate ways to promote continuous improvement across all aspects of production (safety, quality, process, people, etc.)

• 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

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.

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 Automation Technician I is an experienced technician with the ability to support manufacturing equipment, and employees, in setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated assembly machines, with an emphasis towards process improvements that reduce or eliminate scrap, improve productivity, maintain specified quality standards, and add value to product.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Set-up and start-up automated production equipment

• Responsible for sustaining quality standards of in-process and fully-assembled products

• Maintain order and cleanliness of department

• Other duties and projects as determined by business needs and production

• Create and maintain Total Productive Maintenance list

• Troubleshoot and resolve automated assembly problems

• Make professional and lasting modifications and repairs to existing equipment

• Communicate pertinent product and quality related information to Operators, Inspectors, Supervisors, and peers, in both written and verbal forms

• Create and maintain inventory of spare parts list (Also maintain inventory levels)

• Assist in the installation and operation of new equipment

• Responsible for training and mentoring other automation technicians to safely and properly operate equipment through a positive and supporting demeanor

• New product sampling, as necessary

• Perform preventative maintenance according to schedules

• Make program adjustments to automated systems as necessary for repairs, improvements, modifications

• Perform large scale modifications and repairs to existing equipment

• Perform major machine upgrades or enhancements

The TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Knowledge of LOTO practices and proper machine guarding

• Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude

• Associate’s degree in Automation Technician or equivalent completed Apprentice program

• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in manufacturing with automation experience

• A working knowledge of the proper use of hand tools and basic fabricating machines (Bridgeport, Lathe, CNC Milling equipment) used in the modification and repair of automated equipment

• Comprehensive skills in metrology and the use of measuring equipment

• Leadership quality communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills required

• Prioritization skills essential

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

• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE .

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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