1st Shift Journeyman Tool & Die Maker I - Now Hiring

Milwaukee Valve Company is looking for a 1st Shift Journeyman Tool and Die Maker I to join our Prairie Du Sac, WI team in Department 761.

All offers of employment by Milwaukee Valve Company, LLC. are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, blood test, physical capabilities test, and background check, all with acceptable results. Applicants are responsible scheduling and completing the required drug screen, blood test, and physical capabilities test within 7 calendar days of offer acceptance.

All offers of employment made by Milwaukee Valve are contingent upon successfully completing our required drug screen and physical capabilities tests.

Established in 1901, Milwaukee Valve manufactures valves for a variety of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Fire Protection, Marine and the dry bulk hauling industries. Our products have been installed on every U.S. Navy ship built for the last 50 years.

Our heritage, our people, and our passion is to be the best, and Milwaukee Valve is proud of its engineering excellence and its employees who take pride and dedication in their work. In return, Milwaukee Valve offers an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and promotional opportunities including Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance options, Flex Spending, 401K with employer match, tuition assistance, paid time off, and shift premiums. For more information please visit:

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• Requires the operation and set-up of all types of machines in the Tool Room both manual and CNC including the Operation of the Wire EDM and Esprit Cad Cam Software.
• Requires ability to comprehend verbal/written instructions.
• Requires ability to comprehend/interpret all types of blueprints and specifications.
• Requires ability to also when needed to perform all of the grinding duties if so needed.
• Requires knowledge of all types of measuring equipment used in the Tool Room.
• Requires the ability for the process and operation of machines used in the Tool Room and also training of other personnel.
• Requires routine maintenance of machines, which will include the oiling of machines.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety throughout the department in a prescribed manner.
• Required to have various types of Toolmaker tools needed to perform their assigned tasks. This can include micrometers, calipers, 6" scale, protractor/square, 1-2-3 blocks
and a toolbox with most of the tools required to perform their job requirements.
• All work is subject to final inspection.
• Tolerances to be held to .0005
Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Requirements - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following requirements and competencies.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in allotted time; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and present at his/her workstation and ready to begin working at their scheduled time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions. Consistently demonstrates a solid performance in all aspects of his/her work.

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience - Two-year certificate from college or technical school; or eighteen to twenty-four months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, Blueprints and procedure manuals. Have the ability to write routine reports and correspondences. Have the ability to communicate effectively.

Mathematical Skills - Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Have the ability to use trigonometry and some basic geometry skills.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Have the ability to deal effectively with routine problems and situations.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Stand or walk 100% of the shift, frequent bending and lifting 30-40 lbs. frequently, unassisted. 70 lbs. occasionally, assisted or unassisted.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.