1st-Shift Automotive Machine Operator — $17/hr After 90 Days

G.Z.Q.S.O.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

G.Z.Q.S.O. in Sterling Heights, MI is hiring a Machine Operator for the 1st shift (6:00 AM–2:30 PM, Monday–Friday) to operate production equipment and manufacture automotive components while upholding safety, quality, and productivity standards. Starting pay is $15.50 per hour, with a raise to $17.00 per hour after 90 days.

Overtime and weekend work may be required based on production needs. The role includes loading/unloading parts, monitoring machines, basic checks, and maintaining a clean,

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating, manufacturing, automotive, or production experience is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working around manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to follow machine operating instructions and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when production requires it.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery used to manufacture automotive components.
• Load and unload parts or materials from production equipment.
• Start, stop, and monitor machines during the production process.
• Perform basic machine checks and follow established operating procedures.
• Inspect finished parts for defects, damage, or other quality concerns.
• Remove completed parts and prepare them for the next stage of production.
• Maintain required production pace and quality standards.
• Report machine malfunctions, quality issues, or safety concerns to supervision.
• Keep the machine and surrounding work area clean and organized.
• Follow all plant safety procedures and required PPE guidelines.
• Perform other production duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality awareness

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Teamwork

Job description

G.Z.Q.S.O. in Sterling Heights, MI is hiring a Machine Operator for the 1st shift (6:00 AM–2:30 PM, Monday–Friday) to operate production equipment and manufacture automotive components while upholding safety, quality, and productivity standards. Starting pay is $15.50 per hour, with a raise to $17.00 per hour after 90 days.

Overtime and weekend work may be required based on production needs. The role includes loading/unloading parts, monitoring machines, basic checks, and maintaining a clean,