Michael Russell | Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Age: 26
Years at Milwaukee tool: 3.5
Education/Certification: BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison
What do you do on a day-to-day basis?
I implement new innovative technologies and processes into our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in West Bend, WI. I design and build custom machines to solve complex challenges of manufacturing new products.
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?
I started in Milwaukee Tool’s Operations Development Program rotating through several roles, then promoted to Manufacturing Engineer, leading the CNC machining cells at our West Bend facility. Now I work on the advanced side of the West Bend manufacturing team.
What is the best part about your job?
Each day is different, whether it’s CAD design work, leading experimental trials with new technologies, or qualifying machines for mass production release.
Nicole Held | Quality Specialist
Age: 35
Years at Milwaukee tool: 2
Education/Certification: Associate Degrees in IT-Technical Support Specialist, IT-Network Specialist
What do you do on a day-to-day basis?
I manage all of the quality systems at our West Bend, WI facility. These utilize statistical data to analyze trends, process capability, and identify non-conformities.
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?
I started as a Quality Technician working directly with production to verify parts visually and developing work instructions and criteria as we built the plant and developed new processes.
What is the best part about your job?
Helping improve the quality in parts and processes that give our customers the best products to improve their experiences when using our products.