General Labor

Oilgear; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oilgear Company in Traverse City, MI is seeking an entry-level production support associate. You will perform painting, parts washing, and parts picking while maintaining clean, safe work areas.

You’ll operate basic machine tools, assist with preventative maintenance, and support more experienced operators to sustain production pace and quality. A high school diploma and reliability are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; production experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of machine tool operations.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting, parts washing, and parts picking as part of production.
• Operate entry-level machine tools such as deburring, drill presses, and lapping equipment.
• Maintain production pace and quality output.
• Provide training and support to less experienced operators.
• Identify and report defective materials according to protocols.
• Keep work area clean and organized, adhering to safety rules.
• Carry out light preventative maintenance and housekeeping.
• Complete tasks per schedules with minimal supervision.
• Uphold attendance and performance while acquiring required tools.
• Undertake additional duties as needed.

Skills

Team orientation

Attention to detail

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Machine tools basics

Job description

As a leader in high-performance hydraulic solutions, The Oilgear Company offers a collaborative environment where innovation, efficiency, and reliability drive every decision. We empower employees with ownership of their work and support ongoing growth through professional development and continuous improvement.

Job Summary:

This role involves performing a variety of tasks that support production operations, including painting, parts washing, parts picking, and preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate will maintain cleanliness in production areas and equipment, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Execute miscellaneous tasks that directly or indirectly relate to production operations, contributing to overall efficiency.
• Perform painting, parts washing, and parts picking, along with other operations necessary for product production.
• Operate entry-level machine tools, including deburring, drill presses, and lapping equipment.
• Maintain or exceed the established production rate, ensuring timely and quality output.
• Provide training and support to less experienced operators as needed.
• Identify and report defective materials or questionable conditions according to established protocols.
• Keep the work area and equipment clean and organized, adhering to prescribed safety regulations.
• Carry out light preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties in assigned work areas.
• Complete assigned tasks as per manufacturing schedules with minimal supervision.
• Uphold an acceptable attendance record and overall work performance, while acquiring and maintaining required tools for the role.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by supervision or management to support production operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience in a production environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of machine tool operations and production processes.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safety and cleanliness.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks as required.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Work performed in a shop environment.
• May work at different workstations as production needs require.
• Exposure to shop environment suchas noise,dust, odorsandfumes.
• Standing entireshift.
• Liftupto50 lbs.
• Bendingandstooping throughoutshift.
• Ability to work at heights using a standard 6-8 foot step ladder as needed.
• Abilityto operatematerial handlingequipment,such ashoist, positioners,palletjacks,forktrucks,etc.
• Mustbe able tolift,push, and pullmaterialsand equipment tocomplete assignedtasks

Training Requirements:

• General safety training.
• Safety training as required by customers.
• ISO 9001 and applicable processes and procedures.
• Overhead crane certification.
• Lockout/tagout training.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses.
• May require other PPE, such as gloves, goggles, shields, aprons, etc, while performing specific tasks

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation Statement

The Oilgear Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Oilgear Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. Applicants or employees requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources.

Employment Status Statement

Employment with The Oilgear Company is at-will. This means that either the employee or The Oilgear Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law. Nothing in this job description or any other Company document should be interpreted as a contract of employment, an offer of continued employment, or a guarantee of employment for any specific duration.