Jackson Machine Tech

Position Summary

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

• Adhere to all safety requirements in the work area
• Housekeeping – follow all housekeeping policies and schedules
• Understand and demonstrate how to use all gauges in the cell
• Understand tolerances and how to make offsets on the machine to stay in specification
• Utilize quality tools in the cell (SPC, OEE, etc.)
• Operate a minimum of one machine in the department efficiently (85% or better)
• Perform set‑ups (changeovers) following procedures in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot equipment, including automated operations, controls, and sensors
• Assist maintenance department in preventative maintenance responsibilities; participate in updates of preventative maintenance schedules
• Complete routine equipment and product inspections and complete required documentation
• Troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs; provide feedback 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 other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor, including working other shifts as necessary
• Adhere to 5S in 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 a Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation field 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.

• 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 – O
• Walk – O (manually handle items)
• Bend/Twist – C (as required to pick up manually handle items; turn from side to side to view load)
• Push/Pull – F (as required to pick up boxes of parts or finished goods)
• Climb (stairs, ladders) – I (climbing on and off the forklift; to access top level of facility)
• Reach – F (as required to assemble, inspect, or pack product)
• Lift – F (to place frames on fixtures or move product)
• Carry – I
• Grasp/Grip – C (boxes; forklift controls)
• Repetitive Motions – C (load and unload boxes of products and parts)
• Kneel/Crawl – I
• Run – N
• Jump – N
• Rapid work speed – F (to keep production lines moving)
• Filing – N
• Finger movement – F (load and unload boxes of finished products and parts)
• Keyboard use – I
• Close vision – C
• Color vision – F (to determine accurate counts of finished products)
• Depth perception – C (far vision)
• Hear – C
• Talk – C (as required to communicate within cell)
• 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.