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Machine Tech 1

Job Description:

The Machine Technician 1 is responsible for manufacturing product by operating and maintaining equipment and processes that provide optimum customer service.

Technicians in this category:

+ Will have a minimum of 1 year experience at MT or prior relative job experience.

+ Will be cross-trained on all equipment in one “Cold Form” production line.

+ Will be responsible for knowing and implementing all area specific compliance issues, including quality, environmental, safety and MT/plant policies.

+ Will contribute to team efforts by participating in continuous improvement projects as required.

+ Will also assist with training coworkers as necessary. Also responsible for enhancing the department’s productivity and quality and assisting Supervisor or Team Lead as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Produce product by operating all equipment in the designated area. Set up, adjust and troubleshoot equipment, including automated operations, controls, and sensors.

+ Review programs on numerical and PLC equipment and adjust offsets. Communicate with Supervisor, Team Lead and Maintenance Techs about required ladder logic and PLC troubleshooting.

+ Perform preventative maintenance responsibilities. Participate in updates of preventative maintenance schedules. Complete routine equipment and product inspections and complete required documentation.

+ Investigate and efficiently assist with diagnosis and resolution of equipment and quality problems, production delays or stoppages. Participate in performing root cause analysis and assist with implementing the best solution.

+ Troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs. Provide feedback to Maintenance and Supervisor/Team Lead as needed. Learn and complete corrective actions as directed.

+ Inform Supervisor/Team Lead or Department Manager about processes or equipment requiring attention. Complete documentation as required or requested.

+ 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 all safety requirements in the work area

+ Practice 6S

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills

+ Able to interpret technical data, including drawings and schematics, accurately.

+ Must be proficient in the use of common inspection and test equipment.

+ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required.

Education and Experience Requirements

+ High School or GED diploma required plus Technical Certification in a Mechanical, Electrical, Automation or related program or equivalent combination of education and experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field.

+ Minimum of 1 year of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field at MT or similar employer preferred.

Physical and Weight Lifting Demands

_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._

Frequency

Letter Code

Defined as

Never

Infrequent

Up to 1 hour per day

Occasionally

1 to 2 hours per day

Frequently

2 to 5 hours per day

Continuously

6+ hours per day

Physical Task

Frequency

Reason for Physical Actions

Stand

Standing work

Sit

Load, drive and unload forklift

Walk

Manually handle items

Bend/Twist

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

Push / Pull

As required to pick up boxes of parts or finished goods

Climb (stairs, ladders)

Climbing on and off the forklift; to access top level of facility

Reach

As required to assemble, inspect, or pack product

Lift

To place frames on fixtures or move product

Carry

Grasp/Grip

Boxes; forklift controls

Repetitive Motions

Load and unload boxes of products and parts

Kneel/Crawl

Run

Jump

Rapid work speed

To keep production lines moving

Filing

Finger movement

Load and unload boxes of finished products and parts

Keyboard use

Close vision

Color vision

To determine accurate counts of finished products

Depth perception

Far vision

Hear

Talk

As required to communicate w/in cell

Smell

Touch

Temperature

Able to work in various temperatures

Amount of Weight

Frequency

Reason for Action

Up to 40 pounds

To move product

Personal Protective Equipment

Equipment

Frequency

Reason

Safety glasses

To protect eyes

Leather shoes

To protect feet

Gloves

To protect hands

Ear Plugs

To protect hearing

_Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer._

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