Engineering Technician 3rd shift
Snap-on · Milwaukee, WI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
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The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Snap-on (industrial) in Milwaukee, WI. Generate accurate CAD/CAM drawings of parts using supplied print or sketch.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Automation, CNC, Machining, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $93k–$121k.
Median of the low and high ends of 19 live postings that list pay, out of 59 manufacturing engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 58 other live manufacturing postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $93k–$121k, from 18 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 58%
- Lean 39%
- ✓ Machining 34%
- New product launch 32%
- ✓ Automation 31%
- Team leadership 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Snap-on
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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: Snap-on in Milwaukee
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Full description from Snap-onAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Generate accurate CAD/CAM drawings of parts using supplied print or sketch.
- ◆Generate CNC programs from the CAD/CAM software.
- ◆Great working knowledge and understanding of machine tooling and proper usage.
- ◆Ability to perform CNC programming at a machine control, and offline, including the use of software
- ◆Generate and maintain information in Excel or Word based off of CNC programs.
- ◆Control the handling of CNC programs from the server to CNC machines.
- ◆Monitor, document and control any changes made to CNC programs.
- ◆Have general design concepts of fixture or work holding components.
- ◆Troubleshoot machining related issues (tooling, machines and programming)
- ◆Troubleshoot robots/automation (manipulation & point setting).
- ◆Assist and aid manufacturing Engineering
- ◆Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.
Qualifications
- ✓High School diploma, or equivalent
- ✓Prefer a completed certificate, associate degree or apprenticeship program in CNC machine operations, precision machining, machine technology or a related field
- ✓Five years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ✓This position requires an individual to convey information effectively in writing, presentations or speeches to other employees.
- ✓Two years preferred CAD/CAM experience.
- ✓Five years preferred experience with operation of CNC lathes and/or mills.
- ✓Five years preferred experience with work holding and fixtures for CNC lathes and/or mills.
- ✓Needs to have a general understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- ✓General and practical knowledge of measuring tools, equipment and concepts
- ✓Excellent working knowledge of geometric tolerancing and dimensioning
- ✓Excellent print reading skills
- ✓Needs to have the ability to read and follow written instructions or procedures
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Overview
Who We Are: People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.
An Engineering Technician creates drawings and CNC programs using the provided CAD/CAM software. This individual should also be familiar with CNC based G-Code/M-Code and should be able to perform post-process editing. An Engineering Technician should be proficient with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, and Word). Be able to determine the manufacturing process of a new product from the fixture/work holding stage to the finish product is essential for this position.
3rd shift opportunity - 10 pm to 6 am
We are open to flexiblity around the shift hours for the right candidate