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JOIN MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS – 70 YEARS OF INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Milwaukee Electronics is a leading provider of innovative manufacturing solutions, combining decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior results. Our mission is to empower businesses with tailored solutions, enabling growth and success in an ever-evolving market. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to driving innovation and shaping the future of manufacturing.

SHIFT: Monday through Friday | 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

SUMMARY

Operation of production machines such as SMT Pick and Place, Through Hole Component Insertion, Sequencing Machine, Wave Flow, and Reflow Solder Machines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Sets up machinery per documented specifications.
• Runs product through machine with quality and efficiency.
• Able to navigate computer program to finds assembly instructions.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects and/or machine malfunction.
• Corrects defects when possible or routes defective material for rework or repair.
• Performs minor machine maintenance per documented instructions.
• Practice and participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean activities, supporting change and identifying ways to improve processes and efficiency.
• Actively participate in work group/team activities, as an enthusiastic, positive and dependable team member.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and environment.
• Provide input to problem solving process and possess good communication skills.
• The work performed in this job can only be done on site and attendance is an essential function of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 3 to 6 months of related experience is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to enable clear communication and comprehension of documentation.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math skills required to add, subtract, multiply, & divide. Basic understanding of & ability to read performance graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

• Able to understand and determine product quality to written documentation.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Able to perform basic data entry transactions.
• Must achieve a passing score on the Milwaukee Electronics Component Identification course.
• Must achieve a passing score on the IPC Workmanship standards exam.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include: close & distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or hr@milwaukeeelectronics.com.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov). 

Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.