Machine Tech 1Job Description:The Machine Technician 1 is responsible for manufacturing product by operating and maintaining equipment and processes that provide optimum customer service. Technicians in this category:Will have a minimum of 1 year experience at MT or prior relative job experience.Will be cross-trained on all equipment in one "Hot Form" production line.Will be responsible for knowing and implementing all area specific compliance issues, including quality, environmental, safety and MT/plant policies. Will contribute to team efforts by participating in continuous improvement projects as required.Will also assist with training coworkers as necessary. Also responsible for enhancing the department's productivity and quality and assisting Supervisor or Team Lead as required.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProduce product by operating all equipment in the designated area. Set up, adjust and troubleshoot equipment, including automated operations, controls, and sensors.Review programs on numerical and PLC equipment and adjust offsets. Communicate with Supervisor, Team Lead and Maintenance Techs about required ladder logic and PLC troubleshooting.Perform preventative maintenance responsibilities. Participate in updates of preventative maintenance schedules. Complete routine equipment and product inspections and complete required documentation.Investigate and efficiently assist with diagnosis and resolution of equipment and quality problems, production delays or stoppages. Participate in performing root cause analysis and assist with implementing the best solution.Troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs. Provide feedback to Maintenance and Supervisor/Team Lead as needed. Learn and complete corrective actions as directed. Inform Supervisor/Team Lead or Department Manager about processes or equipment requiring attention. Complete documentation as required or requested.Recommend and participate in completion of continuous improvement projects specifically designed to improve processes, productivity and quality, especially those related to corrective actions.Complete other duties as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor, including working other shifts as necessary.Adhere to all safety requirements in the work area Practice 6S Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust demonstrate good written and oral communication skillsAble to interpret technical data, including drawings and schematics, accurately. Must be proficient in the use of common inspection and test equipment. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required. Education and Experience RequirementsHigh School or GED diploma required plus Technical Certification in a Mechanical, Electrical, Automation or related program or equivalent combination of education and experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field.Minimum of 1 year of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field at MT or similar employer preferred.Physical and Weight Lifting DemandsThe physical and weight lifting 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.FrequencyLetter CodeDefined asNeverNInfrequentIUp to 1 hour per dayOccasionallyO1 to 2 hours per dayFrequentlyF2 to 5 hours per dayContinuouslyC6+ hours per dayPhysical TaskFrequencyReason for Physical ActionsStandCStanding workSitILoad, drive and unload forkliftWalkOManually handle itemsBend/TwistCAs required to pick up manually handle items; turn from side to side to view loadPush / PullFAs required to pick up boxes of parts or finished goodsClimb (stairs, ladders)IClimbing on and off the forklift; to access top level of facility ReachFAs required to assemble, inspect, or pack productLiftFTo place frames on fixtures or move productCarryIGrasp/GripCBoxes; forklift controlsRepetitive MotionsCLoad and unload boxes of products and partsKneel/CrawlIRunNJumpNRapid work speedFTo keep production lines movingFilingNFinger movementFLoad and unload boxes of finished products and partsKeyboard useIClose visionCColor visionFTo determine accurate counts of finished productsDepth perceptionCFar visionFHearCTalkCAs required to communicate w/in cellSmellNTouchNTemperatureCAble to work in various temperaturesAmount of WeightFrequencyReason for ActionUp to 40 poundsCTo move productPersonal Protective EquipmentEquipmentFrequencyReasonSafety glassesCTo protect eyesLeather shoesCTo protect feetGlovesFTo protect handsEar PlugsNTo protect hearing Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
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