Assembly Operator - All Shifts

Cardinal Staffing Services; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Medical benefits

Weekly pay

Career opportunities

Job summary

Cardinal Staffing Services is seeking Assembly Operators for a fast-paced, high-volume production facility in Auburn Hills, MI. You will assemble small automotive parts by hand or load components into automated machinery, and perform visual inspections to strict standards.

You must be able to stand 8–12 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and work mandatory overtime including weekends during peak production. The role offers competitive pay ($17/hour) across three shifts and opportunities to grow with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to stand 8–12 hours per shift.
• Capable of bending, twisting, reaching and repetitive hand movements.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work mandatory overtime including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assemble small automotive parts by hand or load components into automated machinery.
• Perform visual inspections of parts to engineering standards.
• Identify and report defects or scrap parts.
• Maintain strict cycle times to meet production quotas.
• Pack finished parts into containers or totes.
• Use fixtures, jigs, or torque tools as required.
• Maintain basic logs tracking production numbers and downtime.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Torque tools

Fixtures & jigs

Automated machinery loading

Job description

Cardinal Staffing is interviewing Assembly Operators for a facility in Auburn Hills, MI. We're looking for candidates who will be responsible for assembling, inspecting, and packaging light automotive parts. This role is a fast‑paced, high‑volume production position focused on driveline, sealing, or thermal‑management components.

Job Details

• Shifts: 1st: 6am - 2pm; 2nd: 2pm - 10pm; 3rd: 10pm - 6am
• Pay: All shifts: $17 an hour

Job Description

• Assemble small automotive parts by hand or load raw components into specialized automated machinery.
• Perform visual inspections of parts to strict engineering standards.
• Identify and report defects or scrap parts.
• Adhere to tight station cycle times (often around 12 seconds per part) to meet daily plant production quotas.
• Pack finished parts into cardboard containers or transport totes.
• Use fixtures, jigs, or torque tools as required.
• Maintain basic paper or digital logs tracking production numbers, downtime, and lot traceability.
• Adhere to plant safety protocols, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintaining a clean workstation.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Ability to stand continuously for 8-to-12‑hour shifts.
• Must be capable of continuous bending, twisting, reaching, and repetitive hand movements.
• Occasionally be able to lift bulk boxes or components up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work mandatory daily and weekend overtime, which can scale up to 7 days a week during peak production launches.

About Cardinal Staffing Services

At Cardinal Staffing, a Surestaff Company, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

Benefits

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Cardinal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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