Machine Technician- Carbide 3rd shift- Greenwood

This role will transition to Grenada, Mississippi. For this reason, we are looking for candidates who would like to start their career with Milwaukee Tool in Greenwood, Mississippi and be part of this exciting transition in the near future!

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.

Duties and 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience Requirements

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