Machine Operator 2 - 1st Shift
 Rockwell Automation | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Mequon | |
| 6400 West Enterprise Drive (Show on map) | |
 Sep 15, 2025 | |
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Mequon, Wisconsin, United States
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us! Job Description What Rockwell Needs from You We need a diverse workforce to do our best work. We need the makers, the forward thinkers, the problem solvers, and everything in between. That is where you come in. We have an immediate hiring need for our full-time manufacturing Machine Operator 2. This is a 1 Shift (M-F, 6:00AM - 2:00PM), in the EA department with a starting rate of $19.28 per hour. Job Summary:
Sets up and operates a variety of automatic or semi-automatic machines used in the production of thecompany's product. Works from process sheets or written/verbal instructions given by supervisor to
performproduction tasks. Checks and inspects operation against predetermined tolerances.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Uses documented work instructions with schematics and manufacturing execution systems on semi-routine assignments at a variety of workstations. Works with little direction and uses judgment to recognize the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.
This position works with Through Hole Placement Technologies and other electronically controlled processes, components and full Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts for final product creation. The ability to interact with machines, select solder, wave solder, and conformal coat and set up and operate multiple machines and workstations at once is preferred for the role. Acting as a Through-Hole Machine Operator, pick parts, set up jobs per pic list, running the line, first line of inspection for all boards to ensure they are being built properly, work with techs and team leads to troubleshoot equipment failures and escalate downtimes. Comfortable lifting 35-45 pounds safely.
This position prepares reels and feeders for use on through-hole technology machines; counts materials and moves to production line, burns firmware programs into electronic components using programming machines, creates and applies labels onto PCBs (manually and/or automated), makes setups and adjustments holding tolerances to print specifications and performs visual classification and repair of rejected boards. Overtime is an essential function of this position which could require 10+ hours of overtime/week. Actual overtime hours may vary.
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At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247. | |