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Job Description:

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you the tools you need to be a successful Forge Press Operator 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, respectful and 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 identify ways to improve both, and identify and escalate ways to promote continuous improvement across all aspects of production (safety, quality, process, people, etc.)

• Speed, Agility and Urgency : Maintain an 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, lead by example, be the change you want to see

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

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

Your Role on Our Team

The Forge Press Operator I supports production by assisting in setting up, adjusting, and troubleshooting presses along with heating, sawing, and trimming equipment to forge a variety of parts. This position is responsible for coordinating and cooperating with other operators as necessary in order to maintain a safe and productive environment.

Currently hiring for B Shift: 3pm-1am Monday-Thursday

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.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Follow and promote all safety policies and proactively identify potential safety issues, and practice 6S standards to maintain a safe and clean working environment for all employees

• Identify and assist in leading corrective action for potential safety risks on the floor

• Assist in set-up, adjustment, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on all production equipment in the forging department

• Support 1st piece inspection prior to release for production

• Identify and report potential risks (safety or production) to ensure proper operation and minimal interruptions to scheduling

• Maintaining the order and cleanliness of equipment, storage areas and the Forge Shop as a whole

• Maintain temperature of dies prior to and during all operational periods. Preheat dies as prescribed

• Use induction heating unit to obtain heated pieces for forging. May be manual load or automated feed. Check induction heating unit during operation sequence for proper heat and operation

• Close attentiveness to details concerning material conditions, lubrication of dies and personal safety must be maintained during short forging cycle

• Frequently check forged parts for form, finish, dimensional accuracy and forging defects

• Check that all cutting fluids, coolants and lubricants are at the proper level at the start of every shift

• Disposition all unused raw materials at the end of each shift and make sure they are stored in the appropriate place

• Other duties and projects as determined by production and business needs

The TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Experience in forging operations preferred (Presses, Hammers, or up-setters)

• Established ability to identify and communicate issues and offer proposed solutions

• Excellent attention to detail is required

• Ability to manage interruptions in a professional and respectful manner is essential

• Above basic math skills and reasoning ability

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Fork truck certification and overhead crane preferred

We provide these great perks and 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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