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Production Operators
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Handles and prepares automotive parts for production, places components into fixtures, removes completed parts, performs visual quality checks, and maintains an organized workstation on the first shift.
About this role
Production Associate – Automotive Manufacturing
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Starting Pay: $15.50/hour
90-Day Pay Rate: $17.00/hour
Build the Parts That Keep Automotive Production Moving
We are hiring dependable Production Associates for an automotive manufacturing operation in Sterling Heights, MI.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work and wants a steady first-shift manufacturing opportunity. Production Associates support different areas of the manufacturing process, from handling automotive components to checking completed parts and keeping production moving.
Your Day May Include
- Handling and preparing automotive parts for production
- Placing components into fixtures, equipment, or designated workstations
- Removing completed components from the production process
- Performing visual quality checks on automotive parts
- Identifying damaged, improperly assembled, or defective components
- Sorting and organizing completed parts
- Packaging or preparing components for the next production stage
- Keeping materials supplied to the work area
- Following standardized production and safety procedures
- Maintaining an organized and safe workstation
- Working with the production team to meet daily manufacturing requirements
Depending on production needs, employees may be trained to work in more than one area of the facility.
Hours & Pay
Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Starting pay is $15.50 per hour, increasing to $17.00 per hour after successfully completing 90 days.
Overtime and weekend hours may be required depending on production needs.
What We're Looking For
- Dependable and punctual employees
- Ability to work in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment
- Comfortable standing and performing hands-on production work throughout the shift
- Ability to follow work instructions and safety procedures
- Attention to quality and detail
- Previous manufacturing, automotive, production, warehouse, or assembly experience is helpful but not required
- Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when production requires it
Ready for a steady first-shift manufacturing opportunity? Apply today for consideration.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
- Dependable and punctual employees
- Ability to work in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment
- Comfortable standing and performing hands-on production work throughout the shift
- Ability to follow work instructions and safety procedures
- Attention to quality and detail
- Previous manufacturing, automotive, production, warehouse, or assembly experience is helpful but not required
- Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when production requires it
Ready for a steady first-shift manufacturing opportunity? Apply today for consideration.
Benefits
- Healthcare with Dental and Vision
- PTO
- Holiday Pay
- Union Shop
Skills
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