Machine Operator 1

Join Milwaukee Electronics – 70 Years of Innovation & Excellence

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Milwaukee Electronics is a leading provider of innovative manufacturing solutions, combining decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior results. Our mission is to empower businesses with tailored solutions, enabling growth and success in an ever-evolving market. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to driving innovation and shaping the future of manufacturing.

JOB SUMMARY

Operation of some (but not all) production machines such as SMT Pick & Place, Through-Hole Component Insertion, Sequencing Machine, Wave Flow and Reflow Solder Machines. Level 1 of 3 of Machine Operator classification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Set up machinery and perform minor machine maintenance per documented instructions.
• Run product through machine with quality and efficiency.
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Correct defects when possible or route defective material for rework or repair.
• Follow appropriate quality policies and procedures.
• Perform work to appropriate efficiency and utilization standards.
• Participate in work group/team activities. Must be a positive and dependable team member, adaptive & supportive of change. Practice and participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean activities. Provide input to problem solving process and possess good communication skills.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The work performed in this job can only be done on site; therefore, attendance is an essential function of the 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required. A minimum of one-year related experience and/or training in electronics industry.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, speak, and understand English to enable clear communication & comprehension of documentation.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math skills will be required to add, subtract, multiply & divide. Basic understanding of & ability to read performance graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Able to understand and determine product quality to written documentation.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Able to perform basic data entry transactions.
• Must achieve passing score on the IPC Component Identification course.
• Must achieve a passing score on the IPC Workmanship standards exam.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Vision requirements include close & distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.

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.