Milwaukee Electronics has been a trusted name in electronics manufacturing for over 70 years. We deliver innovative solutions that power our customers' growth—blending experience with modern technology, precision, and collaboration. From prototypes to high-volume production, we take pride in building the future of electronics manufacturing together.
We’re looking for a Machine Operator to join our dedicated production team. This hands-on role is essential to keeping our operations running smoothly. You’ll work with a variety of production equipment, including SMT Pick & Place machines, Through-Hole Insertion, Sequencers, Wave Solder, and Reflow systems.
Whether you're adjusting settings or catching issues before they become problems, your work helps ensure we build high-quality products that exceed expectations.
Work just 3 nights a week, and enjoy a 4-day weekend every week!
This position follows a consistent Monday–Wednesday, 5:00 PM–5:00 AM schedule. You will work three 12-hour shifts and have four consecutive days off each week, giving you more time for family, hobbies, appointments, rest, or whatever matters most to you.
This schedule offers:
- Overtime pay for any hours worked over 10 hours in a day
- 10% Shift Differential
- A consistent, predictable 3-day workweek
- A steady schedule that supports work-life balance
- More time for family, hobbies, or rest with a built-in 4-day weekend every week.
Maximize your time and earnings with a schedule that works as hard as you do!
Pay Range: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and placement level.
Level and Pay Placement: Candidates may be hired at Level I, II, or III. The hourly range shown covers all three levels. Starting pay will be based on placement level, directly related experience, technical training, demonstrated equipment proficiency, and internal equity. Candidates do not need to select a level when applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Read job specifications and assembly instructions to determine machine settings, adjustments, and material requirements.
- Set up, run, and monitor assigned equipment according to documented specifications and the expectations of your placement level.
- Identify product defects, process issues, or equipment malfunctions.
- Correct issues within your training and authority or route defective material for rework or repair.
- Perform required machine maintenance and complete accurate production or system transactions.
- Follow quality and workmanship requirements while meeting efficiency and utilization standards.
- Participate in Lean and continuous-improvement activities and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
- Communicate clearly, adapt to change, and work as a positive and dependable team member.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Machine Operator Levels
Level I – Developing Operator
Operates and sets up equipment using documented specifications, monitors machine performance, identifies defects or malfunctions, performs minor documented maintenance, and corrects or routes defects appropriately.
Typical qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and three to six months of related experience.
Level II – Experienced Operator
Works more independently and performs daily and weekly maintenance, corrects machine errors, completes online troubleshooting and programming, and consistently works toward established quality, efficiency, and utilization standards.
Typical qualifications include a one-year technical certificate or two years of related equipment operation or training. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Level III – Advanced Operator
Performs advanced equipment setup, program loading, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Helps determine or create fixtures needed to produce quality products and may perform selected Team Leader duties or serve as a backup Team Leader.
Typical qualifications include a two-year technical certificate or four years of related equipment operation or training. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Qualifications
- Education, training, and directly related experience appropriate to the level requirements listed above
- Basic computer proficiency, including accessing work instructions, completing data-entry transactions, using email and employee self-service systems, and completing online training
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Ability to read and understand basic performance graphs
- Ability to read, speak, and understand English for workplace communication and comprehension of work instructions and quality documentation
- Ability to evaluate product quality against written requirements
- Ability to successfully complete required component-identification and IPC workmanship training or examinations
- Depending on the assignment, ability to use a respirator after receiving the required medical clearance
- Reliable onsite attendance; this work must be performed at the facility
Physical & Work Environment
The physical demand and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position may be performed while seated or standing and includes occasional walking, frequent hand use and reaching, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds. The role requires close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Employees may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. The work environment is typically loud.
MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable law.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or [email protected].
For more information about employment rights, please review the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal notice.
ITAR and Employment Authorization
Because this position has access to controlled technology, Milwaukee Electronics must comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations requirements. Any employment offer will be contingent upon verification that the candidate is a U.S. person—including a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status in the United States—or can otherwise satisfy applicable ITAR compliance requirements.
If an individual is not a U.S. person, Milwaukee Electronics’ policy is not to seek additional approval from the federal government for that individual to work in this position.
Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the United States, as required by Form I-9. Milwaukee Electronics does not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas, including H-1B visas.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
