Assembly Operator

Job Description:

Your Role on Our Team

At Milwaukee Tool, we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to our users. The Injection Molding Machine Operator is responsible for operating molding equipment to produce precision plastic components that meet Milwaukee Tool’s quality and performance standards. This role focuses on safe, efficient production, and consistent output in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrates safety first mindset; follows all safety related processes and procedures, quickly escalates safety related concerns or issues to create a safe work environment for all employees.
• Monitor machine performance while also inspecting produced parts for quality and appearance standards, proactively identifying and escalating potential quality, production, or safety issues to the Team Lead.
• Learn job duties at multiple stations within assigned cell.
• Read and follow provided work instructions and area metrics using simple production diagrams to perform repetitive operations
• Work unsupervised while using manual and/or power equipment and tools while performing multiple tasks.
• Flexibility to rotate from one assigned cell or manufacturing facilities to another based on production needs.
• Keep designated station full of needed parts for job assigned, leaving next shift set up for success.
• Maintain work area per 6s facility standards without direction.
• Proactively work with team members to meet production goals.
• Willingness to train others in all areas as needed.
• Prepare finished products for shipment by constructing boxes, placing labels on boxes, inserting products in boxes, and positioning closed boxes on a pallet per work instructions.
• Ability to work overtime with advanced or little notice.
• All other duties as assigned.

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Moderate proficiency to read and communicate in English
• Speed, Agility & Urgency- Possess manual dexterity and good coordination to adapt seamlessly between workstations, production cells, and facilities based on business needs.
• User Focused, Solution Driven- Maintain a strong attention to detail and accuracy to ensure products meet quality expectations for a positive end user experience.
• Extreme Ownership- Self-motivated to safely maintain your workstation, materials, and output to the highest standards without constant supervision.
• One Team Mentality- Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality, supporting smooth operations and team success
• Disruptive Mindset- Bring positive energy that motivates others while working independently or alongside a team
• Candid- Support a culture of transparency and accountability across the production floor through honest, direct feedback
• Relentless Improvement- The initiative to identify opportunities for process improvement, raising the standard for yourself and your team.

Working Conditions:

• Consistent repetitive motion
• The employee may be required to frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 35 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 and/or walking for up to 12 hours per shift
• Occasional bending, crouching, twisting, reaching
• Employees are required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in certain work cells

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.