Fabrication Shop Assistant - Detail Oriented, Team Driven

Niowave, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Niowave, Inc. is seeking a Shop Assistant to support preventative maintenance, organize the shop, and manage materials for production.

The role involves keeping equipment in top condition, assisting with material preparation, and ensuring a clean, safe workspace for a collaborative team. Based in Lansing, MI, this full-time position includes flexible hours to accommodate production needs and travel between Lansing locations as required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs and work instructions.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize standard hand tools.
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment.
• Embraces Niowave values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal.
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and ability to document technically.
• Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Shows problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on CNC and manual machines, shears, air compressors, forklifts, and hydraulic presses.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and organize inventory and raw materials.
• Verify and maintain oil and coolant levels on all machines.
• Clean machines and organize consumables and supply cabinets.
• Pre-cut materials according to designs.
• Dress and maintain grinder tools.
• Maintain overall shop organization and safety practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

SOP reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Hand tools

Job description

Niowave, Inc. is seeking a Shop Assistant to support preventative maintenance, organize the shop, and manage materials for production.

The role involves keeping equipment in top condition, assisting with material preparation, and ensuring a clean, safe workspace for a collaborative team. Based in Lansing, MI, this full-time position includes flexible hours to accommodate production needs and travel between Lansing locations as required.