Machine Operator – Hand Assembly and Repair

Oakwoodveneer; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; 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 the first shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM). Training is provided in a clean, well-maintained facility with daytime hours and no mandatory nights or weekends.

Roles include hands-on veneer work, assembly, and quality checks as part of a collaborative team. Experience with wood veneer is not required; on-the-job training is provided.

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.
• Willingness to learn new skills and consistently follow quality procedures.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, machine operation, woodworking, or general labor is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Repair veneer and assemble finished products.
• Inspect materials for quality and adhere to procedures.
• Complete repetitive production tasks and meet production goals.

Skills

Repetitive hand assembly

Quality awareness

Team collaboration

Attendance

Tools

Small hand tools

Job description

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

Machine Operator / Production Assembly Associate - First Shift - Full Time

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.

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

Oakwood Veneer Company offers a competitive employee benefits package including:

• 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.