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Set-up Specialist (1st Shift)

Milwaukee Tool · Mukwonago, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a repair or modification you made to equipment that lasted.

What they are checking: Whether their repairs and modifications are professional and lasting, which the posting specifically asks for.

Tell me about a problem you found and the solution you proposed to your supervisor.

What they are checking: Whether they spot issues and bring proposed solutions, which the posting lists as an expected skill.

What would you do

A machine starts making parts out of tolerance midway through a run. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop bad production quickly and find the real cause instead of just tweaking offsets.

How do you explain cosmetic criteria to operators so they catch defects?

What they are checking: Clear communication of quality standards to the people running parts.

An operator keeps making the same mistake on a machine you set up. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can coach an operator respectfully while still protecting the quality of every part.

About the work

Walk me through how you set up a machine for a new job in the machine shop.

What they are checking: A thorough, repeatable setup process that gets good parts quickly.

What do you check during a first piece inspection before releasing a job to production?

What they are checking: Whether they always confirm part quality on the first piece before an operator runs a full job.

How do you document setups, maintenance and QC audits?

What they are checking: Whether they keep records that let the next person repeat a good setup or trace a problem.

What measuring tools do you use most, and how do you make sure they are accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they are confident with measuring tools and know to check that those tools are accurate.

How do you keep your work area and the machine shop organized?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the shop clean and organized, since good housekeeping supports both safety and efficiency.

What safety steps do you take before working on a machine?

What they are checking: Whether they follow lockout and other safe work habits every time before working on a machine.

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The full job description

As published by Milwaukee Tool.

Job Description: The Set-Up Technician/Specialist supports the production needs of the operation by setting up, adjusting, and troubleshooting machines in the Machine Shop. 1st Shift Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00am-3:00pm Job Duties and Responsibilities • Set-up, operate, and maintain equipment as needed to support operations • Documentation of production, maintenance, and QC audits performed • Complete 1st piece inspection prior to release for production • Make professional and lasting modifications and repairs to existing equipment • Responsible for cosmetic criteria as specified and communicating criteria to employees • Relay pertinent product and quality related information to Operators, Inspectors, Supervisors, and peers, in both written and verbal forms • Organizing and maintaining the order and cleanliness of equipment, storage areas and the Machine Shop as a whole • Other duties and projects as determined by production and business needs ​ Education, Skills, and Experience: • High School Diploma or equivalent required • Minimum of five (5) years of previous experience preferred • Must demonstrate understanding and working knowledge of equipment used to support production • Established ability to identify and communicate issues and offer proposed solutions • Great attention to detail is required • Ability to manage interruptions in a professional and respectful manner is essential • Above basic math skills and reasoning ability • Moderate computer and Microsoft Office skills • Forklift certification ​ Physical Demands The physical 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. Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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