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What will you do at Milwaukee Tool?

Job Description

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

This is a Weekend Shift role( Friday-Sunday)

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 unlimited access to everything you need to provide technical solutions on our IT Team.

We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented analyst to support the automation systems that drive product movement through our distribution center. This role will support DC production from a technology perspective, helping maintain equipment reliability and operational performance for systems such as conveyors, messaging, conveyor controls, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, ASRS, and material handling robots.

This role will work closely with senior analysts and DC leadership to support day-to-day operations and ongoing projects.

Experience with WCS systems, Warehouse Management System integration, and material handling/conveyor and sortation technologies

Strong team player, able to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals across departments

Solid problem identification and troubleshooting skills, with a willingness to escalate and learn from more experienced team members

Good documentation habits for support tickets, tasks, and project activity

Ability to learn new business processes quickly and understand how technology supports day-to-day DC operations

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment

Support failure analysis and incident review processes by gathering data, documenting findings, and helping identify root causes

Use diagnostic software to monitor system performance; help collect and organize data to identify trends

Working knowledge of material handling and electronic systems to support system utilization

Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems; exposure to platforms such as Fortna, Dematic, Körber, or HighJump is a plus

Maintains and tracks issues list, reporting to Supervisor / Manager as required

Assists with PLC code reviews under guidance of senior staff

Supports in-house testing and emulation activities

Provides site/field reports daily, including progress, issues, and next steps, as requested

We provide these great perks and benefits:

Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

Generous 401 (K) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service

And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

Which skills does this role require?

Automation systemsWarehouse control systemsWarehouse management systemsConveyor systemsSortation systemsPLC code reviewFailure analysisIncident reviewDiagnostic softwareMaterial handlingTroubleshootingData analysisTechnical documentationSystem monitoringPlatform EngineerAutomationDistribution CenterWCSWMSConveyorsSortationASRSMaterial HandlingRobotsFortnaDematicKörberHighJumpFailure AnalysisIncident ReviewSystem PerformanceTechnical SupportData Collection

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