Automation Technician (1st Shift)

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 7:00a-3:00p_


Duties and Responsibilities


+ Unjam and restart automated assembly processes

+ Set-up and start-up automated production equipment

+ Maintain production standardsas needed

+ Perform and record routine inspections

+ Record pertinent data for inter-shift communication

+ Maintain order and cleanliness of department

+ Mayassistin the material handlingasnecessary

+ Other duties and projects asdeterminedby business needs and production

+ Responsible for sustaining quality standards of in-process andfully-assembledproducts

+ Maintain Total Productive Maintenance list

+ Assistin 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 ofpreviousmanufacturingexperience

+ 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 andmaintainautomated 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

+ Successful completion of mechanical aptitude test


_Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer._