Manufacturing Operator

Tekton, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company dedicated to crafting the best hand tools in the industry. As a Manufacturing Operator, you will play a crucial role in transforming products through various operations like CNC cutting and laser marking. This position requires a commitment to quality and efficiency, with opportunities to learn and grow within a supportive team environment. Enjoy a flexible schedule and a culture that values safety and continuous improvement. If you are ready to contribute to a company that believes in its products and its people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Protective gear provided

Clean and bright working environment

Qualifications

• No specific degree required, but experience in manufacturing or quality control is helpful.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work at a fast pace while following strict inventory procedures.
• Assist in the design and optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area.

Skills

Honesty

Integrity

Empathy

Basic technology usage

Education

Background in lean manufacturing or related fields

Job description

• + $1.00/hour premium for full-time second shift employees

As a Manufacturing Operator, you physically transform our products through operations like vibe polishing, pad printing, CNC cutting, laser marking, and broaching. You must be able to do this work consistently, accurately, and quickly while following our established procedures and meeting quality standards.

Responsibilities

• • Work at a fast and error-free pace
• • Follow strict procedures that efficiently move and track physical inventory from bin locations to work cells and back
• • Assist in the design, setup, and optimization of new and existing processes
• • Work with the Production Team Captain to manage and replenish work cell resources including consumables, fixtures, and tooling
• • Develop and execute preventative maintenance tasks on manufacturing equipment
• • Deeply understand our quality expectations, and take action when products do not meet the standard
• • Follow strict inventory procedures and participate in regular cycle counts as needed
• • Keep your work cell and surrounding areas clean, organized, and safe
• • Give feedback about our current processes and help the department create a culture of continuous improvement

Your first 30 days

• You will rotate through several work areas to become familiar with a variety of production processes and equipment. Your first 30 days are a provisional period to assess your skills and strengths to ensure the position is a great match.

Values and skills

• You must have exceptional values, including honesty, integrity, and empathy. You must be able to use basic technology effectively, like email and our warehouse management system.

Education, experience, and qualifications

• You do not need a specific degree or job history, but a background in lean manufacturing, fulfillment, distribution, assembly, shipping, quality control, or related fields could be helpful. You must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical requirements

• You must be capable of working on your feet the entire shift and repeatedly lifting 20-45 pounds.

What it's like in Tekton's Manufacturing Center

• Surroundings: You will be working in a bright, clean Manufacturing Center around people, manufacturing machinery, and material handling equipment like pickers and forklifts.
• Noise level: Noise levels vary depending on which machines are operating; however, it is typically not loud enough where hearing protection is required.
• Safety: Safety is important to us, and we take it seriously. We provide protective gear such as vests, gloves, eye protection, and floor mats.
• Temperature: Our Manufacturing Center has heating and air conditioning. Temperatures can vary between 60 - 80°F depending on the season.
• Dress code: Clothes should be comfortable to twist, lift, and bend in. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Location and hours

• This is an hourly position located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Full-time positions are available on first or second shift. Full-time employees are required to work an average of 40 - 45 hours per week. Overtime is optional but may be required at times. Schedules are flexible. We are able to change employee start and end times or make special arrangements for scheduling conflicts.

About the department

• The Manufacturing department produces a select but expanding number of Tekton tools. We are rapidly advancing our manufacturing capabilities with new equipment, technologies, and processes with a team of impressive people committed to excellence and continuous improvement. The Manufacturing department is a part of the larger Product group that also develops and engineers our tools, forming a unified team that takes products from concept to reality.

About the company

Tekton, Inc. is a family-owned company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are dedicated to making the best hand tools you will ever own, and we start by designing the products that we personally believe in and want to own ourselves. We focus especially on tools used in mechanical and assembly work; our core categories include systems of hand drive sockets and ratchets, impact sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers.

HOW TO APPLY

Think you'd be a good addition to our team? Submit an application today.

Tekton, Inc. offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.