Machine Operator (1st Shift)

Job Description: Your Role on Our Team The Operator I supports production by operating a variety of equipment to produce quality product per provided criteria and work instructions. This position is required to cooperate with other cross-functional departments to ensure and maintain part quality, proper procedure execution, a safe and productive work environment, and culture standards. Shift Hours: 1st Shift - Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: • Follow all safety policies and practice 6S standards to maintain a safe and clean working environment for all employees; Identify and escalate potential safety risks on the floor • Collaborate with cross-functional team members (e.g. Machine Set Up Technicians, Quality Technicians, Engineering) to resolve problems with equipment • Operate numerous types of equipment, independently or in a team environment, according to the work instructions • Use fixtures, jigs, and hand tools as necessary to ensure proper position and/or movement of components and parts • Place processed parts into containers and palletize per the work instruction and at specified quantities per the part tag • Pay close attention to detail concerning product quality through utilizing visual criteria and escalate issues to appropriate personnel • Recognize and react to problems with equipment and escalate as required • Utilize electronic devices (computer, iPad, etc.) daily to reference work instructions, control plans, visual criteria, in-process quality checks, and accurately log production numbers • Perform repetitive tasks as needed and maintain production pace and quality standards as specified by the applicable documentation to meet process metrics such as delivery, efficiency, and quality • Clean equipment as required to ensure proper operation • Conduct Autonomous Maintenance tasks as prescribed • Other duties and projects as determined by business and production needs The TOOLS you'll bring with you: • Machine operation or prior manufacturing experience preferred • Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written work instructions • Basic math, computer, and mechanical skills • Display great attention to detail • High school diploma, or equivalent, preferred Working Conditions: • The employee may be required to frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 35 pounds • Prolonged standing and/or walking for up to 8 hours per shift • Physical demands that require repetitive motion, frequent bending, crouching, twisting, and reaching • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus • Work in an environment with exposure to magnetic fields. • Employees are required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in certain work cells • Ability to work on a raised platform, safely We provide these great perks and benefits: • Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans • Generous 401 (K) savings plan • Education assistance • On-site food and coffee service • And many more, check out our benefits site HERE Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.