General Labor Foundry Operations Oxford, MI

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Dental and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Job summary

Barron Industries is looking for a General Laborer Foundry Operations at their Oxford, MI manufacturing plant. This full-time entry level position includes fully-paid training, benefiting from health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

The General Laborer will learn our casting processes, operate equipment safely, maintain quality standards, and work within a family-like environment focused on career growth and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Investment casting experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to understand AS9100 quality systems and procedures.
• Eager to learn new things and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Learn casting processes and operate equipment safely.
• Maintain and clean the work area, adhering to safety precautions.
• Inspect metal parts and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Investment casting experience

Ability to follow instructions

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Job description

THIS ENTRY LEVEL OPPORTUNITY OFFERS FULLY-PAID TRAINING AT OUR OXFORD, MI MANUFACTURING PLANT

The General Laborer Foundry Operations is a full-time entry level position with the potential for overtime and automatic built-in wage increases.

About Barron Industries

Founded in 1983, Barron Industries is a leading investment casting and precision machining company serving aerospace, defense, automotive, energy and other commercial industries. We manufacture mission-critical metal components for highly regulated applications, with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Our capabilities include hybrid additive investment casting, CNC machining, non-destructive testing and assembly. Our new Aerospace and Defense Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (ADAMTeC) is opening soon supporting our continued growth and innovation.

BARRON INDUSTRIES IS the 2026 Small Business Manufacturer of the Year for Michigan and the Great Lakes Region.

Why Work at Barron Industries?

We invest in people the same way we invest in advanced manufacturing technology.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance (family included)


• Secondary (GAP) insurance to assist with deductibles


• Dental and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Employer-paid life insurance


• Paid time off and paid holidays


• Aerospace & defense manufacturing (cutting-edge parts)


• Advancement opportunities in a high-demand specialty

Summary

Under the supervision of the Plant Manager, the General Laborer Foundry Operations works in the metalworking/finishing and casting departments.

Responsibilities

• The General Laborer Foundry Operations will be responsible for learning our casting processes and using that understanding to safely operate equipment and propose improvements to help Barron make safety-critical metal components.


• Operate metal finishing machinery including robots, blasters, belt sanders, die grinders, carbide burrs, presses, deburring and straightening machines in compliance with AS9100 quality systems and procedures.


• Assist in casting department as necessary.


• Maintain and clean work area and adhere to all safety precautions.


• Inspect metal parts and maintain quality standards.


• Operate pneumatic machinery to transfer molds from oven to liquid metal pouring area.

Requirements

• Investment casting experience is preferred but not required.


• We will provide training for motivated people who are eager to learn new things.


• Ability to understand and implement AS9100 quality systems and procedures.


• High School Diploma/GED or demonstrated equivalent experience preferred.


• Ability to follow instructions and communicate with team members.


• Basic computer knowledge (e.g., data entry).

Come work at a company that works for you! Barron Industries offers not just a job, but a pathway to a stable career. Barron is a world-leader in the fast-growing aerospace, defense and space components manufacturing industries.

So if you're looking for a secure, long-term career in a family-like work environment, come grow with the team at Barron Industries.