Process Tech I (1st Shift)

About the role

At Milwaukee Tool, we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to our users. The Process Technician supports the injection molding operation by assisting with machine setups, monitoring production processes, and helping ensure the consistent manufacture of high-quality plastic components. This role focuses on maintaining safe and efficient production, supporting troubleshooting efforts, reducing waste, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while developing technical skills in injection molding processes and equipment.

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.
• Complete injection molds and related equipment startup, shutdown, and basic setup activities for sample/production runs.
• Monitor molding machine gauges, pressures, temperatures and production processes to ensure parts meet quality standards.
• Perform routine process checks and document production data including cycle times and part quality.
• Work unsupervised while using manual and/or power equipment and tools while performing multiple tasks.
• Assist in mold changes and material changes as directed.
• Identify and report quality concerns, equipment issues, or process deviations.
• Make process adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Support troubleshooting efforts for molding defects and equipment issues to correct problem processes.
• Manage the collection and movement of recyclable materials to designated holding areas in support of efficient plant operations.
• Maintain process documentation and production records.
• Follow standardized work instructions and operating procedures.
• Maintain work area, including but not limited to, mold storage, secondary equipment storage and mold crib, per 6s facility standards without direction to reduce scrap and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Proactively work with team members to meet the needs of the production floor.
• Ability to work overtime with advanced or little notice.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Moderate proficiency to read and communicate in English
• 2+ years of specified Molding Technician experience
• 2+ years of quality and/or troubleshooting experience in a Molding environment
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and electronics
• Forklift Certification (Milwaukee will train)
• Physical demands: frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 35 pounds; close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus; prolonged standing/walking up to 8 hours per shift; frequent bending, crouching, twisting, reaching; regular exposure to greasy manufacturing environment; required to wear proper PPE in certain work cells.

Skills

• Speed, Agility & Urgency – Quickly respond to changing priorities, production demands, and equipment issues to support scheduled production requirements while maintaining multiple tasks simultaneously with safety and quality standards.
• User Focused, Solution Driven – Maintain a strong attention to detail and accuracy to ensure equipment performs at the highest level of efficiency to produce quality products for a positive end user experience.
• Extreme Ownership – Demonstrates accountability for machine performance, product quality, safety,