Cladding/Canning Operator

Oerlikon; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Oerlikon in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Cladding/Canning Operator for 1st shift (6:00 am to 2:30 pm). You will blend, mix, cure, screen, and pack clad products, while adhering to HSE and quality standards and maintaining production records.

The role requires strong math skills, basic Windows/Office proficiency, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A high school diploma is required, and the position offers comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• High School education required.
• Strong math skills including decimals, fractions, percentages.
• Must be able to operate cranes, forklift, or powered industrial vehicles.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Willing to work a 12-hour shift.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Office.

Responsibilities

• Blend, mix, cure, screen, and pack clad products.
• Understand work instructions and product specifications.
• Select proper screening equipment to maximize yield.
• Follow product parameters during mixing and curing for a repeatable product to our customers.
• Comply with all HSE and Quality procedures and policies -- corporate and regulatory.
• Investigate and resolve problems affecting HSE, quality, and productivity when required.
• Maintain proper inventory of materials, supplies, and consumables.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance within scope of responsibility and skills.
• Maintain and process all production records in a timely manner.
• Continually improve procedures and equipment for safety, quality, lean behaviors, and productivity. Serve as a resource for leads and team members driving improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Mathematics

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer focus

Crane/Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Stairs climbing

12-hour shift ability

Education

High School Education

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID105265-Posted11/04/2026-Production/Facility Management

We are looking for aCladding/Canning Operator (1st shift | 6:00am to 2:30pm) for our Plymouth, MI facility. The Cladding Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient blending, mixing, curing, and screening of clad products on a daily basis. This role is expected to meet or exceed all health, safety, environmental (HSE), quality, delivery, and productivity objectives within the assigned area. The Cladding Operator coordinates and processes work orders in a timely manner, maintains accurate and detailed production records, and proactively identifies, communicates, and resolves issues related to safety, quality, maintenance, and production planning in collaboration with key stakeholders. This position also supports innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to advance world-class processes and product quality.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees developmentopportunities, competitive salary anda robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities:

• Blend, mix, cure, screen, and pack clad products.
• Understand work instructions and product specifications.
• Select proper screening equipment to maximize yield.
• Follow product parameters during mixing and curing for a repeatable product to our customers.
• Comply with allHSE and Quality procedures and policies -- corporate and regulatory.
• Investigate and resolve problems affecting HSE, quality, and productivity when required.
• Maintain proper inventory of materials, supplies, and consumables.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance within scope of responsibility and skills.
• Maintain and process all production records in a timely manner.
• Continually improve procedures and equipment for safety, quality, lean behaviors, and productivity. Serve as a resource for leads and team members driving improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Your Profile:

• High School Education
• Proficient in Mathematics (Decimals, Fractions, Percentages, Weighted Averages)
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office
• Strong customer focus - internal and external.
• Ability to safely operate cranes, forklift and/or powered industrial vehicles preferred.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and repetitive movement.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs throughout the shift.

Why Oerlikon:

Our curiosity and passion to succeed, has enabled us to create an environment in which innovation and innovators thrive. Whatever your profession, skills and ambitions, you’ll find we offer a role in moving the needle on some of the most pressing technology challenges in our industry. As a member of our team, you can engage your best ideas to advance sustainability on a global scale.

About us

Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. Through the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, engineered components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to the end user, but mission-critical to the industries that power modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical, luxury, tooling, automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Pfaaffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.

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