Detail-Oriented Production Operator - Lean & Quality Focus

Detroit Defense Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Company Paid Life and AD&D

Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term 

Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts

Legal & ID Shield Services

401k with Company Match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Job summary

Detroit Defense is seeking a detail-oriented Production Operator for our Sterling Heights, MI facility. This role supports assembly processes, follows work instructions, and helps ensure quality and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The position runs Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm with occasional overtime. Starting pay is $19 per hour, and the benefits package includes medical, dental & vision, company-paid life/AD&D, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance if required.
• Proficient with forklift operation is a plus but not required.
• Experience reading manufacturing documents such as prints, work instructions and safety rules is a plus but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work in a team- based environment.
• Strong organizing, prioritizing, communication, written and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer focused, consistently placing client as top priority.

Responsibilities

• Assemble brake kits per work instructions.
• Support lean manufacturing and 5S activities.
• Work closely with supporting functions; Design, Materials, PM.
• Identify and support resolution for problems with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to supervision.
• Complete required documentation relating to business or regulatory requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Team-based work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Customer focus

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

Reading manufacturing docs

Job description

Detroit Defense is seeking a detail-oriented Production Operator for our Sterling Heights, MI facility. This role supports assembly processes, follows work instructions, and helps ensure quality and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The position runs Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm with occasional overtime. Starting pay is $19 per hour, and the benefits package includes medical, dental & vision, company-paid life/AD&D, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company