Machine Technician - 2nd shift

Milwaukee Tool•Grenada, MT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Technician 1 is an entry-level position responsible for manufacturing quality products by operating and maintaining equipment and processes to provide optimum customer service. The role supports the department’s safety, quality, and productivity, and assists the Facilitator as needed. The technician must know and implement area-specific safety, quality, environmental, and company or plant policies; participate in continuous-improvement projects; and work with Maintenance on preventive maintenance procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a maintenance, mechanical, or technical field at Milwaukee Tool or a similar employer.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to interpret technical data, including drawings and OMS.
Proficiency using common inspection and test equipment.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Automation.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety requirements in the work area.
Follow housekeeping policies and schedules.
Understand and use all gauges in the cell.
Understand tolerances and make machine offsets to keep production within specification.
Use cell quality tools, including SPC and OEE.
Operate at least one departmental machine efficiently, at 85% or better.
Perform equipment setups and changeovers according to procedures and in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot equipment, including automated operations, tooling, controls, and sensors.
Assist Maintenance with preventive maintenance and participate in updating preventive-maintenance schedules.
Conduct routine equipment and product inspections and complete required documentation.
Perform minor equipment repairs and provide feedback documentation to Maintenance and the Supervisor as needed.
Inform the Supervisor or Department Manager about processes or equipment requiring attention.
Recommend and participate in continuous-improvement projects to improve processes, productivity, and quality, particularly those related to corrective actions.
Complete other duties assigned by the manager or supervisor, including working other shifts as necessary.
Know, complete, and adhere to 5S practices in the assigned work area and throughout the department.
Know and implement applicable safety, quality, environmental, and company or plant compliance requirements.
Participate in continuous-improvement projects as required.