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MRO Clerk

Milwaukee Tool · West Bend, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience managing a parts crib or MRO storeroom.

What they are checking: Whether they have handled spare parts inventory that keeps maintenance and production running.

Tell me about a time you gave candid feedback to a coworker who was not following the process.

What they are checking: Willingness to hold others accountable respectfully, which the culture pillars call out.

Tell me about a time you found a better way to organize or run a process.

What they are checking: Continuous improvement mindset rather than doing things the same way because it has always been done.

What would you do

A maintenance tech needs a part right now for a down machine, and the system says we have two but the bin is empty. What do you do?

What they are checking: Urgency and problem solving when a line is down, plus fixing the record afterward.

How do you keep inventory counts accurate when many people pull parts across shifts?

What they are checking: Habits and controls that keep the storeroom honest across shifts.

How would you handle a vendor whose deliveries keep arriving late?

What they are checking: Follow-up and escalation skills that protect maintenance from parts delays.

How do you stay organized when receiving, kitting and answering requests all happen at once?

What they are checking: Prioritizing under interruption while keeping records accurate.

About the work

How do you decide when to reorder a spare part?

What they are checking: Understanding of min and max levels, lead times and critical spares.

What computer systems have you used for purchase orders, receiving or inventory?

What they are checking: Comfort with ERP or maintenance systems used to track parts and orders.

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The full job description

As published by Milwaukee Tool.

Job Description: WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide technical solutions on our Maintenance Team. Expected to understand, promote, and embody Milwaukee Tool’s 6 culture pillars: • One Team Mentality : working as a team, cross shift and cross functional, to overcome obstacles and promote a healthy, respectful and friendly workplace • Candid : Respectfully provide and receive honest feedback, escalate issues, and hold others accountable • Never Settle, Always Improving : Challenge the process and yourself, working to identify ways to improve both, and identify and escalate ways to promote continuous improvement across all aspects of production (safety, quality, process, people, etc.) • Speed, Agility and Urgency : Maintain an inherent sense of urgency in all aspects of production, and be a flexible team member to help meet production goals • Empowered Leader : Help guide and coach others to meet production and process expectations, lead by example, be the change you want to see • Obsessed : Goal driven, focused on meeting production KPI’s, striving to exceed expectations, maintain good attendance Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. Your Role on Our Team The MRO Clerk is responsible for maintaining MRO inventory levels, issuing work orders generated and/or approved by Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Engineer, closing and filing completed work orders, issuing purchase order and receive MRO items. You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: • Ensure correct inventory levels of MRO items by computer entry and cycle counts • Place purchase orders for MRO items • Work with supply chain teams on scheduling reactive/proactive maintenance tasks • Print and issue Maintenance work orders • Close completed work orders • Issue purchase orders for MRO items & consumable items requested by various cells • Receive items listed for MRO items & consumables • Generate reports as needed • Acquire vendor pricing for items requested • Organize and maintain MRO inventory location areas • Adhere to safety requirements • Practice 6S • Understand and follow verbal and written instructions • Other duties as assigned. The TOOLS you’ll bring with you: • High school diploma or equivalent • 1+ years of experience in MRO, inventory, purchasing, materials, warehouse, maintenance, or manufacturing support preferred • Experience with inventory management, purchase orders, receiving, and vendor coordination preferred • Experience using Oracle, or other ERP, inventory/purchasing systems preferred • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and other technology platforms (Excel, Word, CMMS software, etc.) • Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams 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.

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