Manufacturing Associate

HI-LEX North America; Litchfield Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HI-LEX North America in Michigan is seeking an Assembly Operator to assemble and test various models in a safe, quality-driven environment. You will follow defined sequences, perform quality checks, rotate through stations, and support teammates while maintaining a clean, orderly work area.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, dexterity, and reliability in a manufacturing setting, with opportunities to work cross-functionally on the line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Entry level experience as Assembly Operator is preferred.
• Use hand tools, staple gun, hand pallet jack, wrapping machine, scale, computer and printer.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety regulations and perform work safely.
• Assemble components in the specified sequence.
• Align, fit, and secure parts at the workbench using appropriate tools.
• Ensure all parts and assemblies are the correct ones for the product.
• Perform quality checks on components and finished assemblies at the workstation.
• Sort and rework components to maintain quality standards.
• Move materials from storage to the immediate work area to manage flow.
• Rotate through all assigned assembly stations as required.
• Assist other operators on the line as needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area in compliance with safety rules.

Skills

Attentiveness

Follow directions

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Staple gun

Hand pallet jack

Wrapping machine

Scale

Computer and printer

Job description

Overview

The Company

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint. In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten manufacturing facilities across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of finance, sales, engineering, testing, and program management.

Position Summary

Performs duties to assemble and test the various models in a safe manner in accordance with quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety regulations and perform work in a safe manner.
• Execute assembly operations by attaching components in the specified sequence.
• Precisely align, fit, and secure components using manual operations and appropriate fastening techniques at the workbench.
• Ensure that all component parts used are correct for the specific product being assembled.
• Conduct all required quality checks on component parts and finished assemblies at the workstation.
• Sort and rework components on the assembly line or in other designated areas to maintain quality standards.
• Manage material flow by moving parts from storage locations (e.g., containers on the floor) to the containers in the immediate work area.
• Rotate through all assigned assembly stations as required by the company.
• Provide assistance to all other operators on the line.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, complying with all safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required

• Functional Experience: Entry level experience as Assembly Operator is preferred
• Use hand tools, staple gun, hand pallet jack, wrapping machine, scale, computer and printer.

Core Competencies

• Attentiveness
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Manual dexterity
• Physical stamina

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Factory Environment: Exposed to manufacturing noise, moving equipment, parts, and a risk of electrical shock. Carelessness around equipment could result in serious injury.
• Office Environment: Routine exposure to noise from computer peripherals (e.g., printers, disk drives).
• Physical Requirements: Requires standing for extended periods and occasionally lifting, carrying, or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.