Machine Technician - 2nd shift
Milwaukee Tool · Grenada, MS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Milwaukee Tool (industrial) in Grenada, MS. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S, OEE, SPC, Automation, Tooling
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live manufacturing postings in Mississippi.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- CNC 80%
- Machining 60%
- ✓ Tooling 50%
- ✓ Team leadership 40%
- ✓ 5S 20%
- ✓ OEE 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Milwaukee Tool
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Milwaukee Tool in Grenada
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Full description from Milwaukee ToolAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
Machine Technician 1 is responsible for manufacturing quality product by operating/ maintaining equipment and processes that provide optimum customer service. This position is reserved for Machine Technicians at the entry level. This position is also responsible for enhancing the department’s safety, quality, and productivity as well as assisting Facilitator as required.
This position will be responsible for knowing and implementing all area specific compliance issues, including safety, quality, environmental, and MT/plant policies. This position will contribute to team efforts by participating in continuous improvement projects as required. This position will also require working with maintenance to complete necessary preventative maintenance procedures.
Responsibilities
- ◆Know and 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 spec.
- ✓Utilize quality tools in the cell i.e., SPC, OEE, etc.
- ✓Operate a minimum of one machine in the department efficiently. (85% or better)
- ✓Perform set up (change overs) following procedures in a timely manner.
- ✓Troubleshoot equipment, including automated operations, tooling, controls, and sensors.
- ✓Assist maintenance department in preventative maintenance responsibilities. Participate in updates of preventative maintenance schedules.
- ✓Conduct routine equipment/product inspections and complete required documentation.
- ✓Perform minor equipment repairs, providing feedback documentation 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 additional duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor, including working other shifts as necessary.
- ✓Know, complete, and adhere to 5S practices in the assigned work area and throughout the department.
Requirements
- ✓High School or GED diploma required.
- ✓Technical Certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Automation preferred.
- ✓Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field at MT or similar employer.
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GNA Machine Tech 1 Job Description
INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! 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 create disruptive new technologies and solutions on our electrical engineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in electrical engineering resources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we’re pushing the limits in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence.
Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop 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.
Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We’re just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- •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.
We provide these great perks and benefits
- •Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
- •Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
- •Education assistance.
- •On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
- •And many more, check out our benefits site HERE .