Automation Technician - 3Rd 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.

3rd Shift Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11:00pm-7:00am

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
• 1 - 2 years of previous manufacturing experience
• Strong math skills and mechanical aptitude
• 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
• Basic knowledge of metrology and the use of measuring equipment

Physical and Weight Lifting Demands

The physical and weight lifting demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.