General Labor

Texas-Hydraulics; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oilgear Company is seeking a General Labor teammate to support production operations in Traverse City, MI. You will assist with painting, cleaning, parts handling, and basic maintenance, helping keep production flowing safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a positive work ethic, and the willingness to learn. You will work in a team, follow instructions, and contribute to a clean, well-organized shop environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform painting, parts washing, and parts picking along with other production operations.
• Operate entry-level machine tools including deburring, drill presses, and lapping equipment.
• Maintain or exceed production rate with timely, quality output.
• Provide training and support to less experienced operators as needed.
• Identify and report defective materials or conditions according to established protocols.
• Keep the work area and equipment clean and organized; follow safety regulations.
• Carry out light preventive maintenance and housekeeping duties.
• Complete tasks per manufacturing schedules with minimal supervision.
• Undertake additional duties to support production operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Machine tools basics

Job description

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General Labor

Manual Labor Traverse City, MI, US

Why Join Oilgear

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 StatementThe 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 isat-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.