Set-Up Technician (1st Shift)

Milwaukee Tool•West Bend, MT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Milwaukee Tool, we are committed to creating empowered leaders and fostering a strong culture. The Set-Up Technician I plays a crucial role in supporting manufacturing by operating and maintaining equipment and processes to ensure optimal customer service. This role involves setting up, adjusting, and troubleshooting equipment, including independent operation of CNC machines, performing tool changes, and achieving first articles without assistance. The Set-Up Technician collaborates with other team members and is expected to have experience equivalent to an Operator I & II, with the capacity for advanced technical demands. Technicians in this role will be cross-trained on all equipment in their area, responsible for compliance with quality, environmental, and safety policies, and will contribute to continuous improvement projects and training of associates. This position supports the A Shift (1st Shift) with hours from Monday-Thursday, 5:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Requirements

Two (2) years of previous experience, and/or equivalent training and experience required.
High School or GED diploma required plus Technical Certification in a Mechanical, Electrical, Automation or related program or equivalent combination of education and experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field.
Above basic math skills and reasoning ability.
Leadership, quality communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills required.
Fork truck certification, overhead crane, CNC programming, understanding of PLC programming.
Established ability to identify and communicate issues and offer proposed solutions.
Excellent attention to detail is required.
Ability to manage interruptions in a professional and respectful manner is essential.
Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
Able to interpret technical data, including drawings and schematics, accurately.
Must be proficient in the use of common inspection and test equipment.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required.
Minimum of 1 year experience at MT or prior relative job experience.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety policies and proactively identify potential safety issues, and practice 6S standards to maintain a safe and clean working environment for all employees.
Maintain production by supporting all equipment in the designated area.
Set up, adjust and troubleshoot equipment, including automated operations, controls, robotics, and sensors.
Review programs on numerical and PLC equipment and adjust offsets, as required.
Communicate with Supervisor, Team Lead and Maintenance Techs about required ladder logic and PLC troubleshooting.
Perform preventative maintenance responsibilities and participate in updates of preventative maintenance schedules.
Complete routine equipment inspections and required documentation.
Investigate and efficiently assist with diagnosis and resolution of equipment and quality issues, production delays or stoppages.
Participate in performing root cause analysis and assist with implementing the best solution.
Troubleshoot and assist in minor equipment repairs.
Provide feedback to Maintenance and Supervisor/Team Lead as needed.
Learn and complete corrective actions as directed.
Inform Supervisor/Team Lead or Department Manager about processes or equipment requiring attention.
Recommend and participate in completion of continuous improvement projects specifically designed to improve processes, productivity and quality, especially those related to corrective actions.
Monitor the cycles of equipment to verify process is running efficiently and within designated tolerances.
Escalate or assist as needed.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor, including supporting other shifts if necessary.
Be cross-trained on all equipment in area of support.
Be responsible for knowing and implementing all area specific compliance issues, including quality, environmental, safety and Milwaukee Tool/West Bend policies.
Contribute to team efforts by participating in continuous improvement projects as required.
Assist with training associates as necessary.
Enhance the department’s productivity and quality and assisting Supervisor or Team Lead as required.