Machine Operator 1

Join Milwaukee Electronics – 70 Years of Innovation & Excellence

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Milwaukee Electronics, we combine decades of experience with cutting-edge manufacturing solutions to deliver superior results. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we empower businesses to grow and succeed in a rapidly changing market.

SUMMARY

Responsible for operating various production machines, including SMT Pick and Place, Through-Hole Component Insertion, Sequencing Machines, Wave Flow, and Reflow Solder Machines in a manufacturing environment.

SHIFT DAYS/HOURS

Thursday - Saturday | 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read job specifications to determine machine settings and material needs.
• Set up production machinery according to documented specifications.
• Operate machinery efficiently while ensuring product quality.
• Navigate computer systems to access assembly instructions.
• Monitor machine performance to identify defects or malfunctions.
• Perform minor machine maintenance as specified.
• Route defective material for rework or repair as needed.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Contribute to team goals and maintain a positive work environment.
• Keep work area clean and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Provide input to process improvements and communicate effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work performed in this job can only be done on-site, and therefore attendance is an essential function of this job.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Minimum 3 to 6 months of related manufacturing experience.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Math Skills: Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); ability to read performance graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to interpret product quality standards and documentation.
• Computer Skills: Basic data entry proficiency.

CERTIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass Milwaukee Electronics Component Identification course.
• Must pass IPC Workmanship Standards exam.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The 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 and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements.

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.