Secondary Machine Operator, Trainee - Multiple Shifts

Role Summary

Secondary Machine Operator, Trainee supports manufacturing operations—perform equipment setup, maintenance, quality inspections, and process improvements while guiding team members. 1+ years' experience, forklift certification preferred.

Job Details

• Position Type: Full-Time/Hourly (Non-Exempt)

• Shift: Multiple Shifts (First: 7am - 3pm, Monday to Friday, Second: 3pm - 11pm, Monday to Friday)

• Work Location: Onsite - Farmington Hills, MI 48335

• Salary range: $18.00+, based on experience and qualifications

• Shift Differentials: +$1.00/hr for 2nd shift and +$1.25/hr for 3rd shift

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Setup and Maintenance: Perform moderately complex tasks related to set-up, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure machinery runs efficiently

• Machinery Operation: Assist in operating machinery in the designated department as needed to meet production demands

• Quality Inspection: Inspect materials, final products, and machinery for defects to ensure quality standards are met

• Process Improvement: Implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity

• Production Oversight: Ensure that department output meets organizational expectations and production targets

• Team Guidance: Guide the manufacturing/operations team in interpreting existing processes and policies and assist in developing efficiencies or process improvements

• Documentation: Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately, maintaining proper records

• 5S Standards: Adhere to 5S standards, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the work area

• Compliance: Follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures to maintain a safe and compliant work environment

• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management

Experience and Education

• Supervision: Perform work under minimal supervision, demonstrating independence and initiative

• Problem Solving: Handle complex issues and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher-level staff

• Knowledge: Possess comprehensive working knowledge of the subject matter related to machinery operation and maintenance

• Experience: 1 years+ of experience, including experience driving powered industrial equipment

• Leadership: Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group to promote team development and efficiency

• Certification: Powered industrial equipment certification preferred.