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

Holidays (7)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Oakwood Veneer Company in Troy, MI, is hiring a Machine Operator / Production Associate for first shift. This full-time role offers paid training, a Monday–Friday schedule, and no mandatory nights or weekends. You will work with real wood veneer, perform hands-on assembly, and help maintain quality in a clean manufacturing facility.

Experience is not required, as on-the-job training is provided. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and tuition assistance, with a

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
• Able to stand, perform repetitive tasks, and learn new processes.
• Comfort with using small hand tools and following instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on production and assembly tasks with real wood veneer.
• Inspect materials for quality and work toward daily production goals.
• Follow established procedures and maintain safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Hand tools

Quality inspection

Manual dexterity

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

$17.05/hour | Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Oakwood Veneer Company is hiring a Machine Operator / Production Associate for our first-shift manufacturing team in Troy, Michigan. This is a full-time, entry-level manufacturing opportunity with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, paid training, and no mandatory nights or weekends.

If you're looking for a production, assembly, machine operator or manufacturing position, this position offers hands‑on work in a clean and organized facility. Previous wood veneer experience is not required. We provide paid on‑the‑job training.

What You'll Do

You’ll work with real wood veneer products while performing hands‑on production and assembly work. The job includes using small hand tools and heated repair irons, repairing veneer, assembling products, inspecting materials for quality, and completing repetitive production tasks. You’ll be expected to follow established procedures, maintain quality standards, and work toward daily production goals. Attention to detail, good hand‑eye coordination, and dependable attendance are important.

Schedule & Pay

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

30-minute unpaid lunch

$17.05 per hour effective rate

Enjoy a predictable first‑shift manufacturing schedule with no mandatory nights, holidays, or weekend work.

Qualifications

Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required. This position can be a good fit for candidates with experience in production, assembly, warehouse work, machine operation, kitchen work or prep, commercial food business, woodworking, or repair and in some cases, general labor. You should be comfortable standing, working with your hands, performing repetitive tasks, using small hand tools, following instructions, and learning new production processes.

Clean Manufacturing Facility

Our 44,000-square‑foot Troy, MI manufacturing facility is clean, organized, and well maintained. Employees work in a team‑oriented production environment where quality workmanship, safety, and reliability are valued.

Benefits

Full‑time employees may be eligible for:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and 7 paid holidays annual.
• Tuition assistance

About Oakwood Veneer Company

Oakwood Veneer Company is a nationally recognized manufacturer and distributor of premium real wood veneer products. Our products are used by customers throughout the United States, and our team is committed to quality craftsmanship, dependable service, and consistent production.

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