Machine Technician - 1st shift

Machine Technician 1 - Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment and processes that provide optimum customer service.
• Enhance the department’s safety, quality, and productivity and assist the Facilitator as required.
• Know and implement all area‑specific compliance issues, including safety, quality, environmental, and MT/plant policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and collaborate with maintenance to complete preventative maintenance procedures.
• Adhere to all safety requirements in the work area.
• Follow housekeeping policies and schedules.
• Use all gauges in the cell.
• Understand tolerances and make offsets on the machine to stay in spec.
• Utilize quality tools in the cell (SPC, OEE, etc.).
• Operate at least one machine efficiently (85% or better).
• Perform set‑ups and changes following procedures in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot equipment, including automated operations, tooling, controls, and sensors.
• Assist maintenance with preventative maintenance responsibilities and participate in updates of maintenance schedules.
• Conduct routine equipment/product inspections and complete required documentation.
• Perform minor equipment repairs, providing feedback to Maintenance and Supervisor as needed.
• Inform Supervisor or Department Manager about processes or equipment requiring attention.
• Recommend and participate in continuous improvement projects to improve processes, productivity and quality, especially those related to corrective actions.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor, including working other shifts as necessary.
• Complete and adhere to 5S practices in the assigned work area and throughout the department.
• Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
• Interpret technical data, including drawings and OMS.
• Show proficiency with common inspection and test equipment.
• Exhibit excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.

• High School or GED diploma required.
• Technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Automation preferred.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field at MT or a similar employer.

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401(k) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On‑site wellness, fitness center, food and coffee service.
• Additional benefits available (see benefits site).

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.