Automation Technician - 1st Shift

@ MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP
MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPmilwaukeeelectrictoolcorp.com

Automation Technician - 1st Shift

Mukwonago, WI
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the job

Milwaukee Tool develops quality power tools. The Automation Technician role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting automated equipment, ensuring production standards, and supporting process improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years manufacturing experience
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Knowledge of LOTO and machine guarding
  • Proficient in hand tools

Qualifications

  • Associate or technical degree preferred
  • Strong math and mechanical skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Basic metrology knowledge

Full job description

Job Description:

 The Automation Technician supports production by monitoring, and adjusting equipment, as necessary, displaying efforts towards process improvements to reduce or eliminate scrap, improve productivity, maintain specified quality standards, and add value to the product. This job description lists major areas of responsibility and additional job activities may be added at any time. 

1st shift hours: Monday to Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Unjam and restart automated assembly processes
  • Set-up and start-up automated production equipment
  • Maintain production standards as needed
  • Perform and record routine inspections
  • Record pertinent data for inter-shift communication
  • Maintain order and cleanliness of department
  • May assist in the material handling as necessary
  • Other duties and projects as determined by business needs and production
  • Responsible for sustaining quality standards of in-process and fully-assembled products
  • Maintain Total Productive Maintenance list 
  • Assist in modifications and repairs to existing equipment 

 

 Education, Skills, and Experience:

  • High school diploma, or equivalent, required
  • Associate degree or technical degree with emphasis on automation or related field preferred
  • 1-2 years of previous manufacturing experience
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of LOTO practices and proper machine guarding
  • Working knowledge of the proper use of hand tools used to repair and maintain automated assembly equipment
  • Proficient communication skills with multiple levels of employees
  • Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude
  • Basic knowledge of metrology and the use of measuring equipment 

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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