Machine Operator

Job Description:

Your Role on Our Team 

The Operator I supports production by operating a variety of equipment to produce quality product per provided criteria and work instructions. This position is required to cooperate with other cross-functional departments to ensure and maintain part quality, proper procedure execution, a safe and productive work environment, and culture standards.

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

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: 

• Follow all safety policies and practice 6S standards to maintain a safe and clean working environment for all employees; Identify and escalate potential safety risks on the floor
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members (e.g. Machine Set Up Technicians, Quality Technicians, Engineering) to resolve problems with equipment
• Operate numerous types of equipment, independently or in a team environment, according to the work instructions
• Use fixtures, jigs, and hand tools as necessary to ensure proper position and/or movement of components and parts
• Place processed parts into containers and palletize per the work instruction and at specified quantities per the part tag
• Pay close attention to detail concerning product quality through utilizing visual criteria and escalate issues to appropriate personnel
• Recognize and react to problems with equipment and escalate as required
• Utilize electronic devices (computer, iPad, etc.) daily to reference work instructions, control plans, visual criteria, in-process quality checks, and accurately log production numbers
• Perform repetitive tasks as needed and maintain production pace and quality standards as specified by the applicable documentation to meet process metrics such as delivery, efficiency, and quality
• Clean equipment as required to ensure proper operation
• Conduct Autonomous Maintenance tasks as prescribed
• Other duties and projects as determined by business and production needs

The TOOLS you'll bring with you: 

• Machine operation or prior manufacturing experience preferred 
• Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written work instructions
• Basic math, computer, and mechanical skills
• Display great attention to detail 
• High school diploma, or equivalent, preferred 

Working Conditions:

• The employee may be required to frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 35 pounds 
• Prolonged standing and/or walking for up to 8 hours per shift    
• Physical demands that require repetitive motion, frequent bending, crouching, twisting, and reaching 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus 
• Work in an environment with exposure to magnetic fields
• Employees are required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in certain work cells 
• Ability to work on a raised platform, safely 

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. 

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.