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Junior · 2+ years exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026. Milwaukee Tool scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Milwaukee Tool is an American manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools, cordless tool and equipment systems, hand tools, accessories, storage and PPE for professional trades, headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Founded in 1924 and owned by Hong Kong-listed Techtronic Industries, it runs manufacturing and distribution sites in Wisconsin, Mississippi, Tennessee and Indiana, has an engineering center in Bengaluru, and sells under regional sister sites in Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Its hiring spans machine operators, material handlers and shift supervisors in its plants, plus firmware, electrical, software, automation and security engineers and project leaders.

Job Description:

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believethat our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you the tools you need to be a successful Set Up Technician I.

Expected to understand, promote, and embody Milwaukee Tool’s 6 culture pillars:

  • One Team Mentality: working as a team, cross shift and cross functional, to overcome obstacles and promote a healthy, respectfuland friendly workplace

  • Candid: Respectfully provide and receive honest feedback, escalate issues, and hold others accountable

  • Never Settle, Always Improving: Challenge the process and yourself, working to identifyways to improve both, and identifyand escalate ways to promote continuous improvement across all aspects of production (safety, quality, process, people, etc.)

  • Speed, Agility and Urgency: Maintainan inherent sense of urgency in all aspects of production, and be a flexible team member to help meet production goals

  • Empowered Leader: Help guide and coach others to meet production and process expectations, leadby example, be the change you want to see

  • Obsessed: Goal driven, focused on meeting production KPI’s, striving to exceed expectations, maintaingood attendance

Behind our doors you'llbe empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'llhave the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Currently hiring for Y Shift: 5pm-5am Friday - Sunday

Please note that the shift above will not go into effect until September 1st, if hired prior to effective date training times will be coordinated with Manager.

Your Role on Our Team

The Set-UpTechnician is responsible forsupporting the manufacturing of productby operatingand maintaining equipment and processes that provide optimumcustomer service. The Set UpTechnician supports the production process by setting up, adjusting, and troubleshooting equipment. Set Up Technicians will perform independent operation of various CNC machines, will maintainmachine operations, perform independent tool changes and set-up without assistance. Set Up Technicians will also have the ability tocycle through proven and unproven programs to obtain first article without assistance on multiple machine types.This position is responsible forcollaborating with other technicians and operatorsas necessary.

A qualified candidate for this role is experienced in all the responsibilities of anOperator I & II and must show thepropensity for further technical demand in addition to the following duties and responsibilities.

Technicians in this category:

  • Will have a minimum of 1 year experience at MT or prior relative job experience

  • Will be cross-trainedon all equipment in area of support

  • Will be responsible forknowing and implementing all area specific compliance issues, including quality, environmental, safety and Milwaukee Tool/West Bend policies

  • Will contribute to team efforts by participatingin continuous improvement projects as required

  • Will also assistwith training associatesas necessary. Also responsible for enhancing the department’s productivity and quality and assistingSupervisor or Team Lead as required

You'llbe DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

  • Follow all safety policies and proactively identifypotential safety issues, and practice 6S standards to maintaina safe and clean working environment for all employees

  • Maintain production by supporting all equipment in the designated area. Set up, adjustand troubleshoot equipment, including automated operations, controls, robotics, and sensors

  • Review programs on numerical and PLC equipment and adjust offsets, as required. 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 inspections and complete required documentation

  • Investigate and efficiently assistwith diagnosis and resolution of equipment and quality issues, production delays or stoppages. Participate in performing root cause analysis and assistwith implementing the best solution

  • Troubleshoot and assistin 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

  • Recommend and participatein completion of continuous improvement projects specifically designed to improve processes, productivityand quality, especially those related to corrective actions

  • Monitor the cycles of equipment to verify processis running efficiently and within designated tolerances. Escalate or assistas needed

  • Complete other duties as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor, including supporting other shifts if necessary

The TOOLS you'llbring with you:

  • Two (2) years of previousexperience, and/or equivalent training and experience required

  • High 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

  • Above basic math skills and reasoning ability

  • Leadership, quality communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills required

  • Fork truck certification, overhead crane, CNC programing, understanding of PLC programming

  • Established ability to identifyand communicate issues and offer proposed solutions

  • Excellent attention to detail is required

  • Abilityto manage interruptions in a professional and respectful manner is essential

  • Must demonstrategood written and oral communication skills

  • Able 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

Other TOOLSwe prefer you to have:

  • Minimum of 2 yearsof experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field

We provide these great perksand benefits:

  • Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

  • Generous 401 (K) savings plan

  • Education assistance

  • On-site food and coffee service

  • And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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