Operator I - 2nd Shift

Purpose of the Position:

The Assembler I is responsible for maintaining accuracy, quality, and efficiency while performing light assembly duties and production tasks.

The position reports to the Production Supervisor at Milwaukee Tool

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Light assembly and packaging of product  

• General warehouse duties: stacking, moving, arranging product  

• Maintains expected productivity output levels and completes assignments as scheduled  

• Builds assemblies to quality standards and print or work order specifications  

• Follows verbal and written procedures including when m odified by a Lead or Supervisor  

• Maintains a clean and organized work environment including after task clean up, returning tools to designated locations and swept floor   

• Flexibility in daily tasks including rotating positions and changing work stations  

• Possibly operating minor machinery or equipment to aid in production processes  

• Adheres to IB implemented safety standards including (PPE), work practice controls, and OSHA guidelines  

• Is willing to l earn new tasks, procedures and assemblies as needed  

• Listens , understands and follows instructions while learning new assignments  

• Recognizes unusual circumstances and asks questions to Team Leads when necessary  

• Requests are completed with a good attitude and by needed deadlines  

• May be assigned special projects and other duties as    

Skills & Qualifications:  

• Possess manual dexterity and good coordination  

• Must have good oral a nd written communication skills  

• Possess basic reading, writing, and math skills (including adding, subtracting, calculating percentages, converting minutes to hours , and performing basic Algebra)  

• Possess necessary basic computer skills for accessin g and printing documents/labels  

• Possess ability to resolve minor problems, recogniz e normal and unusual situations  

• Ability to work with manual and/or power equipment and tools  

• Possess proven mechanical ability or aptitude  

• Is able to follow assembly simple production diagrams  

• Demonstrates strong multitasking ski lls in a fast paced environment  

• Accuracy a nd attention to detail required  

• Coachable and applies instruction immediately  

• Maintains a positive attitude and remains flexibl e to changing work environment  

Education and/or Experience:  

• HS diplo ma or equivalent (GED) required  

• Previous production, assembly or packaging related experience preferred  

• Has w ork ed independently and as part of a team  

• Basic English skills to understand quality, safety, work instructions, personnel information, etc.  

Physical Demands & Work Environment :  

• The employee may be required to frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds  

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus  

• Prolonged standing of eight or more hours a day  

• Frequent walking  

• Occasional bending, crouching, twisting, reaching  

• Employees may be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipm ent (PPE) in certain work cells  

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.