Machine Operator (Coater)

CPS, Inc.; Walled Lake (MI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401k

Job summary

CPS, Inc. in Walled Lake, Michigan, is seeking mechanically inclined individuals for hands-on production roles. The position offers hourly pay between $17 and $22, along with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Responsibilities include operating production equipment, maintaining product quality, and collaborating with teams. Applicants should have a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and previous manufacturing experience preferred. Reliable transportation and a strong attendance record are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous machine operation, coating, mixing, manufacturing, or production experience preferred.
• Ability to learn new processes and follow detailed work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate coating and production equipment according to established procedures.
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Perform visual inspections and quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Hourly pay up $17 - $22/hour

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401k.

Join a growing specialty manufacturing company with a long history of success and increasing production demand. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined individual who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and operating equipment in a fast‑paced production environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous machine operation, coating, mixing, manufacturing, or production experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Ability to learn new processes and follow detailed work instructions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to accept feedback and adapt to changing priorities
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Reliable transportation and strong attendance record
• Availability to work a first‑shift schedule consisting of 10‑ or 12‑hour shifts, generally Monday through Thursday, with Fridays required as production needs dictate

Job Duties

• Set up and operate coating and production equipment according to established procedures
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to maintain product quality
• Load and unload production materials and finished goods
• Perform visual inspections and quality checks throughout the manufacturing processli>Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and assist with corrective actions
• Record production, quality, and process data accurately
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures
• Assist with equipment cleaning and changeovers between production runs
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure efficient operations
• Train other operators when qualified and assist with additional duties as needed
• If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at [e-mail]

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