Machine Operator

Oakwood Veneer Company; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 46,838,000 - 50,971,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

7 holidays

Tuition assistance

Paid training

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Oakwood Veneer Company in Troy, MI is seeking a Production Associate / Machine Operator for the day shift (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM). No nights or weekends, 40 hours weekly, with paid training. Salary is $17.05 per hour.

No prior manufacturing experience is required; we will train you. You will operate production machinery, follow instructions, and help maintain a safe, organized workspace while learning multiple machines and processes.

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and a positive attitude are essential.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and performing repetitive tasks.
• Able to lift 20–30 pounds repeatedly.
• Comfortable around machinery and following instructions.
• Willing to learn new processes and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and perform manufacturing tasks.
• Follow work instructions and quality standards.
• Move and lift materials weighing 20–30 pounds.
• Stand and remain active throughout the shift.
• Learn multiple machines and production processes.
• Keep your work area safe and organized.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Positive attitude

Stand on feet

Repetitive tasks

Lift 20–30 pounds

Follow instructions

Learn new processes

Safety conscious

Job description

• No scheduled holidays
• Comfortable around machinery

Production Associate / Machine Operator – $17.05/hr – Day Shift

Oakwood Veneer Company – Troy, MI

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | No Nights | No Weekends | Paid Training

Looking for a steady, full-time job with weekday hours? Oakwood Veneer Company is hiring a Production Associate / Machine Operator for our Troy, MI manufacturing facility.

No Manufacturing Experience Required. We Will Train You.

If you've worked as a machine operator, production worker, warehouse associate, assembly worker, line cook, restaurant worker, or in another hands-on, fast-paced job, your experience may transfer well to this position.

Pay & Schedule

• $17.05/hour when working a full 40-hour week


• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM


• 30-minute unpaid lunch


• No nights or weekends


• No scheduled holidays


• Full-time, 40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Operate production machinery and perform manufacturing tasks


• Follow work instructions and quality standards


• Move and lift materials weighing 20–30 pounds


• Stand and remain active throughout the shift


• Learn multiple machines and production processes


• Keep your work area safe and organized

What We're Looking For

• Reliable attendance and a positive attitude


• Comfortable working on your feet and performing repetitive tasks


• Able to lift 20–30 pounds repeatedly


• Comfortable around machinery


• Able to follow instructions and learn new processes

Previous experience is helpful, but not required.

Experience in manufacturing, machine operation, production, assembly, warehouse, material handling, food service, line cooking, fast food, or restaurant work is a plus.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance


• Paid time off


• 7 paid holidays


• Tuition assistance


• Paid training


• Long-term employment opportunities

About Oakwood Veneer

Oakwood Veneer is a leading manufacturer and distributor of wood veneer products. Our clean, organized 44,000-square-foot Troy facility provides a team-oriented work environment and opportunities to learn new skills.

We've operated for nearly 40 years without layoffs, excluding temporary COVID-related shutdowns.

Salary: $17.05 per hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.