Factory Technician - Weekday Shift

Nox Metals; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nox Metals in Detroit, MI is seeking a Factory Technician for day shift to operate saws, CNC equipment, and material handling systems. You will load, measure, cut, and inspect aluminum products to spec, while keeping safety and quality at the forefront.

The role involves forklift and crane operation, data entry, and strict adherence to production schedules. You will also receive inbound material, package outbound shipments, and continuously look for process improvements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of factory operations with emphasis on safety protocols.
• High focus on quality: precise cuts and measurements.
• Willingness to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take ownership of shift duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial saws, bandsaws, CNC equipment and material handling systems.
• Load, measure, cut, and inspect aluminum products to spec.
• Run forklifts and overhead cranes for material movement.
• Follow cut lists and production schedules accurately.
• Receive inbound material and verify against purchase orders.
• Package, label, and stage outbound shipments.
• Record cut data and job completions in software systems accurately.
• Maintain clean, organized floor and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Team player

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Ownership

Communication

Tools

CNC equipment

Bandsaws

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Inventory software

Job description

Factory Technician | Nox Metals | Detroit, MI

American factories deserve a supply chain that moves as fast as they do. The next generation of American manufacturing is being built right now. Nox Metals is the supply chain behind it.

Nox Metals is a technology company in Detroit supplying aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to aerospace and defense manufacturers. We use software and automation to supply metal to American factories faster than the industry thought possible.

We need a Factory Technician on day shift to run the floor and move material out the door. Nox Metals is an employer with real opportunity for long term career growth, this is a place to build a career, not just hold a job.

Shift hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

You will:

• Operate industrial saws, bandsaws, CNC equipment, and material handling systems

• Load, measure, cut, and inspect aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to spec

• Run forklifts and overhead cranes

• Follow cut lists and production schedules with precision

• Receive inbound material and verify against purchase orders

• Package, label, and stage outbound shipments

• Record cut data and job completions in our software systems, accurately, every time

• Always ask questions, never guess when something is unclear

• Look at every process and figure out how to make it better

• Keep the floor clean, organized, and ready for the next job

• Work safely every shift and hold your teammates to the same standard

You are:

• Knowledgeable or experienced in a factory, metals service center, bandsaws, industrial saws, CNC equipment, or skilled trades

• Committed to safety, you follow every protocol, wear your PPE, and never cut corners that put people at risk

• High attention to quality, every cut, every cert, every shipment

• Always thinking about how to make processes better, you do not accept "this is how we have always done it"

• Absolutely customer obsessed, delivery timelines matter because customers are counting on them

• A team player with a good attitude, you make the shift better for everyone around you

• Someone who takes ownership, if it is your shift, it is your responsibility

• Precise under pressure and reliable, day shift sets the pace for the whole operation

• Comfortable with software, we track everything digitally and you will too

• Organized and detail oriented

• High agency, you handle big items alone and ask for help when needed

• Low ego, you do the unglamorous work because it needs to get done

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate heavy equipment on your feet for a full shift

• Not afraid to work outside normal hours when America demands it

• Never says "that's not my job"

Nice to have:

• Experience in metals, aluminum, or aerospace/defense supply chains

• Forklift and/or overhead crane certification

• Background in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Comfortable using AI tools to work faster and smarter

This role is full time, in person in Detroit.