Machine Operator (1st Shift)

On-site Menomonee Falls, United States

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.

Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-03. Posted 2026-10-02.

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