Machine Operator – Hand Assembly and Repair

Oakwood Veneer Company; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

7 paid holidays annually

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Oakwood Veneer Company in Troy, MI is hiring a full-time Machine Operator / Production Assembly Associate for first shift. You will repair veneer, assemble finished products, and inspect materials using hand tools and precision techniques.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, steady hand work, and reliability. Training is provided; daytime hours mean no nights or weekends, and a supportive team environment values quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Repetitive hand assembly and repair tasks.
• Use small hand tools with detailed materials.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Able to stand and work with hands throughout the shift.
• Prior manufacturing or related experience preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and follow quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Repair veneer and assemble finished products.
• Inspect materials for quality.
• Complete repetitive production tasks.
• Meet established production goals.

Skills

Repetitive hand assembly

Small hand tools

Dependable attendance

Stand and hand-work

Learn quality procedures

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Machine Operator – Hand Assembly / Repair – $17.05/hour – Day Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) – No Nights or Weekends

Oakwood Veneer Company – Troy, MI

Oakwood Veneer Company is seeking a full-time Machine Operator / Production Assembly Associate to join our first-shift manufacturing team in Troy, Michigan. This is a stable, full-time opportunity in a clean production facility with daytime hours, no mandatory nights, and no required weekend work. We are looking for dependable individuals who enjoy hands‑on manufacturing, detailed assembly work, and producing high‑quality products as part of a team.

This position is a great fit for candidates with backgrounds in manufacturing, machine operation, production, hand assembly, warehouse operations, woodworking, repair work, or general labor. Experience working with wood veneer is not required‑we provide paid, on-the‑job training.

Job Duties

In this role, employees work with real wood veneer products using specialized hand tools, heated repair irons, and precision assembly techniques. Daily responsibilities include repairing veneer, assembling finished products, inspecting materials for quality, completing repetitive production tasks, and meeting established production goals. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, good hand‑eye coordination, and the ability to perform repetitive hand work throughout the shift.

Schedule and Pay

• Full-time First Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 30‑minute unpaid lunch break
• $17.05 per hour effective rate
• No mandatory nights or holidays
• Consistent weekday manufacturing schedule

Manufacturing Work Environment

Our team works in a clean, organized 44,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Troy, Michigan. Unlike many industrial environments, our workplace is well maintained and free from excessive grease, heavy dirt, or harsh factory conditions. Employees enjoy a collaborative production setting where quality workmanship, teamwork, and dependable manufacturing practices are valued every day.

Qualifications

• Comfortable performing repetitive hand assembly and repair tasks
• Ability to use small hand tools while working with detailed materials
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to stand and work with your hands throughout the shift
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, machine operation, woodworking, or general labor is preferred but not required
• Willingness to learn new skills and consistently follow quality procedures

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 7 paid holidays annually
• Tuition assistance

About Oakwood Veneer Company

Oakwood Veneer Company is a nationally recognized manufacturer and distributor of premium wood veneer products. Our reputation is built on exceptional craftsmanship, dependable customer service, and a team‑oriented culture where employees contribute to producing quality products used by customers across the United States.

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.

Salary: $17.05 per hour