Cladding & Canning Operator | 2nd Shift, Growth & Quality

Oerlikon Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking a Cladding and Canning Operator for our Plymouth, MI facility on 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Mon–Fri). You will blend, mix, cure, screen, and pack clad products, ensuring adherence to specs and safety policies.

You will process work orders, maintain records, and support continuous improvement initiatives with the team. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (substitutions possible), solid math skills, and the ability to operate cranes, forklift, or similar equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Education: experience may substitute.
• Proficient in Mathematics (Decimals, Fractions, Percentages).
• 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.
• Comfortability working in an occasionally noisy and dusty environment.

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.
• Ensure safety rules are followed at all times.
• Investigate and resolve problems affecting HSE, quality, and productivity.
• Maintain inventory of materials, supplies, and consumables.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance within scope of responsibility and skills.

Job description

Oerlikon is seeking a Cladding and Canning Operator for our Plymouth, MI facility on 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Mon–Fri). You will blend, mix, cure, screen, and pack clad products, ensuring adherence to specs and safety policies.

You will process work orders, maintain records, and support continuous improvement initiatives with the team. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (substitutions possible), solid math skills, and the ability to operate cranes, forklift, or similar equipment.