Production Associate

Designetics; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Designetics is seeking a Production Associate to join our on-site light assembly line, building precise fluid applicators and performing quality checks. You’ll use small tools, scanners, and clear instructions to ensure parts meet exact specifications while contributing to continuous improvement.

This role requires meticulous attention to detail, ownership of tasks, and the ability to work both in a team and independently in a temperature-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Be precise in assembly and inspect quality against specifications.
• Follow instructions, communicate effectively, and work with urgency.
• Write legibly and measure in millimeters and inches.
• Demonstrate ownership of projects and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Engage precision skills in light assembly of fluid applicators.
• Follow assembly instructions and perform quality inspections.
• Use small hand-held and stationary tools to assemble parts.
• Track parts with scanners and contribute to improvements.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and meet production goals.
• Collaborate with a team and also work independently as needed.

Skills

Precision assembly

Quality inspections

Hand tools

Scanner usage

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Measurement skills

Ownership

Learning mindset

Tools

Scanners

Measuring tools

Job description

Exciting Job Opportunity: Become a Part of Our Innovative Production Team!

Are you intrigued by precision manufacturing and assembly processes? We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual like you to join our team as a Production Associate. In this role, you’ll be a key player in our light assembly line, creating fluid applicators that meet exact specifications. Get ready to contribute significantly to our growing company’s production success!

Join our Workplace

Our team works together in a vibrant and engaging environment that fosters growth, creativity and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute your unique ideas and make a meaningful impact on our company’s success.

Designetics fully covers the premiums for medical, dental, vision and life insurance for its employees, as well as their dependents and non-working spouses. This means that eligible individuals can enjoy these benefits without any premium payment required.

Making a Big Difference—One Small Act at a Time

We believe in the power of small actions to create significant change. That’s why we established Care for Kids—our nonprofit charitable organization. Through Care for Kids, we’re committed to making a positive impact on the lives of local children. Together, we can achieve remarkable progress through educational, philanthropic and personal well‑being initiatives.

We’re constantly seeking new opportunities to make an even greater difference. Join us at Designetics, where every small act of kindness can contribute to a brighter future for our community and the world.

Responsibilities That Will Enhance Your Skills

• Engage your precision skills in our light assembly process, producing fluid applicators with accuracy and efficiency.
• Master the assembly instructions and complete quality inspections, ensuring that products adhere to our strict specifications.
• Utilize a range of small hand‑held and stationary automated tools to assemble intricate parts.
• Track the status of parts produced using scanners and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, reflecting your commitment to excellence and productivity.
• Collaborate with a team while working individually to meet and exceed production goals.

Qualifications That Make You the Ideal Candidate

• Embody our core values of customer first, stronger together, precision is our standard, and relentless improvement.
• Show us your ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and work with a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrate your skill in writing legibly and measuring accurately in both millimeters and inches.
• Prove your ability to work with precision and take ownership of projects.
• Your enthusiasm for learning and adapting will set you apart in this role.

Work Environment

• This role operates in a temperature‑controlled manufacturing production environment.
• Most areas of the facility are quiet; hearing protection is not required.
• Parts assembly occurs at a stationary tabletop surface; use of scanners is necessary.
• The employee may be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, with a moderate noise level in the work environment.

Physical Demands Essential for Successful Job Performance

• Repetitively manipulate part components and tools manually with fingers and hands.
• View close and distant objects fully; measure specifications as small as a millimeter.
• Assemble small parts (possibly only a few millimeters in length/width).
• Trim fingernails to a reasonable length to facilitate handling and adjusting parts.
• Stay in a stationary position for prolonged periods to complete tasks.
• Look down for extended durations.

$16 - $16 an hour

Working Hours and Location:

You’ll be a part of our dedicated team on‑site, with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Additional mandatory overtime may be scheduled as needed. We value the importance of teamwork and hands‑on collaboration, so this position requires 100% on‑site presence.

Work Authorization:

We welcome applications from individuals authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

We Support Your Success:

If you require reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions, please reach out to our dedicated Human Resources department at 419-866-0700 or [e-mail]. We’re here to ensure your success and well‑being.