General Factory / Material Handler - 1st shift

Fontana Fasteners; Holly (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fontana Fasteners is seeking a manufacturing operator to support material handling, inspection, and basic assembly tasks. The role involves operating equipment such as Butt Welder, Straightener, and related machinery, while maintaining quality and documentation standards.

The candidate should demonstrate proficiency with gauges, math for blueprints and SPC, and strong teamwork, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Use gauges and gauging techniques to inspect parts.
• Consistently meet production and quality standards.
• Understand operator documentation and record data as required.
• Demonstrate good communication and teamwork skills.
• Identify routine problems and perform basic corrections.
• Use math for blueprint reading and SPC.
• Understand manufacturing processes and machine requirements for basic tasks.
• Provide written communication when needed.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Set up and operate equipment like Butt Welder, Wire Drum, Straightener, and other machinery.
• Perform first piece inspection and monitor quality, adjusting as needed.
• Sort and inspect manufactured parts.
• Complete necessary documentation.
• Move material with a forklift or non-motorized devices.
• Assist other operators as needed and suggest process improvements.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervision.

Skills

Gauging techniques

Production standards

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

Mechanical/Technical training

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Position Summary

This position may perform various duties including but not limited: material handling, parts washing, forklift, welding.

Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Set-up and operate equipment as required, including Butt Welder, Wire Drum, Straightener, and other industrial equipment.
• Perform first piece inspection, monitor the quality of all parts, and make adjustments to maintain quality standards.
• Sorting and inspection of manufactured parts.
• Perform the duties required for any necessary documentation.
• Move material by operating a forklift or using non-motorized devices.
• Assist other operators as needed.
• Suggest process improvement ideas.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications-Education/Experience

Required:

• Ability to use all gauges and gauging techniques required.
• Ability to consistently meet production and quality standards.
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of all required operator documentation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to identify routine problem causation and correct routine problems.
• Use math skills for blueprint reading and SPC.
• Demonstrate the understanding of the manufacturing process and machine requirements to perform basic and repetitive work assignments.
• Provide written communication as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and practices.

Preferred:

• Some mechanical or technical training
• Forklift operation/material-handling experience
• Experience operating multiple-types of manufacturing equipment