Machine Operator - TIR

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to apply metal to orders and process materials per work orders. The role requires operating cranes and forklifts, maintaining a safe work area, and ensuring accurate data entry.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of machine operation experience, can read and write, and are comfortable with basic math and hand tools. This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to production schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of machine operation experience.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Basic math skills.
• Use of handheld measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply metal to customer orders and process material per work order specifications.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe processing area and complete required information entry.
• Perform quality checks and record measurements.
• Balance workload and assist teammates when needed.
• Train others when required.

Skills

Machine operation

Reading and writing

Basic math

Safety mindset

Handheld measuring tools

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Job description

Aug 18, 2026

Company
With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence."

Your responsibilities

Job Summary Apply metal to customer orders and accurately process material according to the work order specifications using advanced machinery or having an advanced level of skill in the use of warehouse machinery. Ensure that processing equipment is maintained in a safe and clean condition. Maintain processing area in a clean, safe and orderly manner. Complete all required information entry accurately. Perform any other tasks as assigned. Job Description

Pay $27 per hour

Key Accountabilities

• Must be certified in the material handler position.
• Set up, operate, and maintain cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Pull, inspect and verify product before processing.
• Properly and safely set up equipment to run material to set up note specifications.
• Process set up notes according to work order specifications.
• Verify that product meets set up note specifications per written work instructions and record measurements (sampling plan).
• Communicate with appropriate sales representative regarding changes/clarification to orders.
• Should be able to make recommendations to improve processes in the manufacturing area.
• Perform equipment preventive maintenance; Perform general clean-up.
• Properly enter/delete material identification tags per written instructions.
• Balance the immediate workload recognizing when help is needed and when to be the team player to dig right in and assist or direct others,
• Assist in the packaging of material per written work instructions and work order.
• Maintain issued measurement equipment in working condition.
• Properly operate weighing scale and record inspection measurements.
• Identify, record, and segregate scrap and any non-conforming material.
• Provide feedback to supervision regarding machine efficiency and product quality.
• Perform quality checks during machine operation to insure proper function.
• Complete production/productivity logs and reconcile production data.
• Complete job responsibilities in a manner that does not put him/her or other individuals in an unsafe situation.
• Train others when required
• Assist in any activities related to lean and/or quality
• This is a position that works directly on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma / GED
• 1 to 2 years machine operation experience
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
• Perform basic math skills
• Use of handheld measuring tools
• Safety Mindset.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous warehouse experience - especially in the metals industry
• Previous forklift experience
• Computer literate

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [e-mail].