Job Description

Every day, MTI Motion associates around the world set the future in motion by solving our customers’ most vexing motion-control challenges. Serving various industries including commercial aerospace, defense, oil and gas, and transportation, MTI Motion designs and manufactures an innovative portfolio of custom, precision motion-control products and solutions, including high-performance motors, drives and controllers, as well as windings, gears, and ball screws.

We’re committed to promoting a collaborative team environment that focuses on accountability, honesty, and integrity to ensure customer satisfaction. We take pride in the work we perform and are committed to continuous improvement. In addition to offering a competitive benefits package, we strive to offer our employees opportunities to achieve career advancement.

MTI Motion is a wholly owned operating company within the Steel Partners family of companies and is headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, WI, with facilities worldwide.

The MTI Motion LLC Muskego location has partnered with the State of WI Department of Workforce Development to begin a Registered Apprenticeship Program. During the 4-year period, the apprentice machinist will follow a regimented training schedule where the necessary skills and abilities are taught by other skilled employees across a wide variety of processes including manual and CNC machining operations.

In conjunction with the on-the-job training, the apprentice will also be attending a technical college for related classroom instruction 1 day per week during the first 2 years of the apprenticeship. Upon the successful completion of schooling, and all aspects of the registered apprenticeship program provisions, the individual will achieve Journeyman CNC Machinist status and remain employed with MTI in a highly skilled role creating specialized products for our customers.

ESSENTIAL APPRENTICE FUNCTIONS:

• Retrieve job related information: routing, drawing, program, inspection sheets, etc.
• Review raw material for dimensions, quantity, defects, maintain heat lot traceability
• Perform all change-over related activities through first piece inspection, edits-offsets
• Utilize precision tools and gages to measure part features / dimensions and document results according to in-process quality inspection requirements and AQL sampling intervals.
• Learn to detect and troubleshoot machining and programming issues as they occur
• Operate secondary equipment to finish and clean parts for subsequent operations
• Maintain high level of awareness and attention to detail to achieve quality and production results
• Utilize PC or Laptop to record labor and production information
• Follows prescribed safety rules and procedures for all work
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and keep work area in a clean orderly condition.
• Various other duties as required

Qualifications

EDUCATION, BACKGROUND, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED
• 2-year CNC / Machining Degree or equivalent machining experience
• Excellent communication skills; able to read, write, follow detailed instructions, use PC
• Solid mechanical ability / troubleshooting experience / attention to detail / teamwork
• Can-do attitude and approach to all assignments
• Ability to learn from peer machinists / be accountable for advancing individual knowledge through constructive feedback and overall apprentice performance

COMPETENCIES:

Deliver Results: Hold self-accountable, acting with urgency and resilience to deliver on commitments, attention to detail, problem-solving and customer service orientation.

Goal Orientated: High level ambition and positive attitude about long term prospects for successfully addressing new and demanding challenges.

Drive Operational Excellence: Collaborate with team and share knowledge and ideas with a real drive to get things done faster, honest, and high level of integrity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MTI Motion is an equal employment opportunity (EEOC) employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or other legally protected status.

We will ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact MTI Motion to request accommodation.