Brian Spaeth | Manufacturing Engineer II
AGE: 26
YEARS AT MILWAUKEE TOOL: 4
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: BS in Industrial Technology Management with a Minor in Business Administration
What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?
I work with operations and leadership to support tool production. We get machines back online if they go down, and work through continuous improvement efforts to support our continued growth.
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?
I entered Milwaukee Tool’s Operations Development Program after college. The program provides mentorship, training, and leadership development through rotations in manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, and quality. Post-program I transitioned to Manufacturing Engineer at our new West Bend hand tool facility.
What is the best part about your job?
Working with cross-functional coworkers to deliver world-class, innovative solutions to our end users. Our culture focuses on that, plus developing and supporting its employees.
Daniel Landwehr | Printing Supervisor
AGE: 38
YEARS AT MILWAUKEE TOOL: 2
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the Illinois Institute of Art
What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?
I manage the workflow for our custom head protection printers and prepress work. I work directly with the designers on artwork and the operators creating the finished products.
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?
With a background in design and printing, I joined to help launch the custom printed head protection. I’ve grown and trained a team of operators and technicians on all shifts, and worked with designers to manage the consistency of orders.
What is the best part about your job?
The culture and upbeat atmosphere are a refreshing change from the other companies I’ve worked for. I have a career instead of a job.