Machine Tech

Job Description

Machine Technician 1 is responsible for manufacturing quality product by operating/ maintaining equipment and processes that provide optimum customer service. This position is reserved for Machine Technicians at the entry level. This position is also responsible for enhancing the department’s safety, quality, and productivity as well as assisting Facilitator as required.

This position will be responsible for knowing and implementing all area specific compliance issues, including safety, quality, environmental, and MT/plant policies. This position will contribute to team efforts by participating in continuous improvement projects as required. This position will also require working with maintenance to complete necessary preventative maintenance procedures.

• Know and adhere to all safety requirements in the work area.
• Housekeeping- follow all house keeping policies and schedules.
• Understand and demonstrate how to use all gauges in the cell.
• Undestand tolerances and how to make offsets on the machine to stay in spec.
• Utilize quality tools in the cell ie SPC, OEE, etc.
• Operate a minimum of one machine in the department efficiently. (85% or better)
• Perform set up (change overs) following procedures in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot equipment, including automated operations, tooling, controls, and sensors.
• Assist maintenance department in preventative maintenance responsibilities. Participate in updates of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conduct routine equipment/product inspections and complete required documentation.
• Perform minor equipment repairs, providing feedback documentation to Maintenance and Supervisor as needed.
• Inform Supervisor 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.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor, including working other shifts as necessary.
• Know, complete, and adhere to 5S practices in the assigned work area and throughout the department.

• Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
• Able to interpret technical data, including drawings and OMS.
• Must be proficient in the use of common inspection and test equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required.

• 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 similar employer.

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.

Letter Code

Defined as

Never

N

Infrequent

I

Up to 1 hour per day

Occasionally

O

1 to 2 hours per day

Frequently

F

2 to 5 hours per day

Continuously

C

6+ hours per day

Stand

C

Standing work

Sit

I

Load, drive, and unload forklift

Walk

O

Manually handle items

Bend/Twist

C

As required to pick up and manually handle items; turn from side to side to view load

Push / Pull

F

As required to pick up boxes/trays of parts or finished goods

Climb (stairs, ladders)

I

Climbing on and off the forklift; climbing machine platforms

Reach

F

As required to load, unload, inspect, clean, or pack product

Lift

F

To place/move product; tooling; machine parts

Carry

I

Boxes/trays of product; cleaning utensils;

Grasp/Grip

C

Boxes/trays of product; forklift controls; cleaning utensils; tools

Repetitive Motions

C

Load and unload boxes of products/parts

Kneel/Crawl

I

Cleaning

Run

N

Jump

N

Rapid work speed

F

To keep production lines moving

Filing

I

Documenting processes/quantities/special characteristics

Finger movement

F

Load/unload finished products and parts;
Controls operation

Keyboard use

I

Controls operation

Close vision

C

Product/Parts/Equipment inspection;
Cleaning;

Color vision

F

To determine accurate counts of finished products

Depth perception

C

Product/Parts/Equipment inspection;
Manufacturing environment

Far vision

F

Product/Parts/Equipment inspection;
Manufacturing environment

Hear

C

Equipment alarms;
Process control/awareness;

Talk

C

As required to communicate

Smell

N

Touch

N

Temperature

C

Able to work in various temperatures

Up to 40 pounds

C

To move product

Safety glasses

C

To protect eyes

Leather shoes

C

To protect feet

Gloves

F

To protect hands

Ear Plugs

N

To protect hearing

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled