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Machine Operator (1st Shift)

Milwaukee Tool
Menomonee Falls, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026
Job Description

Your Role on Our Team

The Operator I supports production by operating a variety of equipment to produce quality product per provided criteria and work instructions. This position is required to cooperate with other cross-functional departments to ensure and maintain part quality, proper procedure execution, a safe and productive work environment, and culture standards.

This job description lists major areas of responsibility and additional job activities may be added at any time.

Shift Hours

  • 1st Shift Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

You'll Be DISRUPTIVE Through These Duties And Responsibilities

  • Follow all safety policies and practice 6S standards to maintain a safe and clean working environment for all employees.
  • Identify and escalate potential safety risks on the floor.
  • Operate numerous types of equipment, independently or in a team environment, per the work instructions.
  • Utilize electronic devices (computer, iPad, etc.) daily to reference work instructions, control plans, visual criteria, in-process quality checks, and accurately log production numbers.
  • Perform repetitive tasks as needed and maintain production pace and quality standards as specified by the applicable documentation to meet process metrics such as delivery, efficiency, and quality.
  • Recognize and react to problems with equipment, escalate as required.
  • Close attention to detail concerning product quality through utilizing visual criteria and escalate issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Use fixtures, jigs, and hand tools as necessary to ensure proper position and/or movement of components and parts.
  • Ability to work on a raised platform, safely
  • Work with Machine Set Up Technician to resolve problems with equipment.
  • Clean equipment as required to ensure proper operation.
  • Conduct Autonomous Maintenance tasks as prescribed.
  • Place processed parts into containers and palletize per the work instruction and at specified quantities per the part tag.
  • Other duties and projects as determined by business and production needs.

The TOOLS You'll Bring With You

  • High school diploma, or equivalent, preferred
  • Display great attention to detail
  • 0-1 years of machine operation experience
  • Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
  • Basic math skills
  • Basic mechanical skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to read and understand provided work instructions

We Provide These Great Perks And Benefits

  • Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
  • Generous 401 (K) savings plan
  • Education assistance
  • On-site food and coffee service
  • And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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