Production Operator

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco is hiring a Production Operator for their New Hudson, United States facility. You'll join an advanced manufacturing team focused on safety and precision, working across Cold-Heading, Heat Treat, Plating, Sorting, and Collation to optimize processes.

Responsibilities include following safety protocols, sorting and packaging components, troubleshooting minor machine issues, and maintaining traceable records.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to read measurements and use gauges.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and process docs.
• Willingness to learn forklift operation and ERP usage.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety protocols at all times.
• Sort, package components, and support production flow.
• Perform routine troubleshooting and minor machine adjustments.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation for shifts handovers.
• Collaborate with team to keep machinery at peak performance.
• Contribute to maintenance tasks and quality checks.
• Maintain daily history sheets and production records.

Skills

Safety best practices

Measurement skills

Data entry

Punctuality

Team collaboration

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Passionate people create exceptional things.At Atlas Copco, we believe in challenging the status quo, always looking for a better way.Our leading-edge technology in self-pierce riveting and industrial dispensing enables us to innovate for the future. We believe that people make it happen, and with us, you are empowered to act.Your ideas can make a real difference and contribute to the quality of life for people everywhere.

Learn more about who we are and what we do here:

Joining Atlas Copco as a Production Operator, you will be an integral member of our advanced manufacturing team focused on delivering custom-engineered, high-quality products with safety and precision at the forefront. Your role will encompass working across different production stages such as Cold-Heading, Heat Treat, Plating, Sorting, and Collation, optimizing each process to meet rigorous excellence standards.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Consistently adhere to strict safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
• Develop proficiency in sorting and packaging components accurately to support seamless production flow.
• Conduct routine troubleshooting and perform minor machine adjustments to maximize operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-prepared workstation to facilitate smooth handovers between shifts, promoting productivity and safety.
• Collaborate closely with team members to ensure machinery operates at peak performance while consistently meeting all quality specifications.
• Engage actively in minor maintenance tasks and quality assurance checks to uphold the highest product standards.
• Maintain meticulous documentation, including daily history sheets, manufacturing packs, and other critical records to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Participate in training programs enabling skills development such as fork truck operation and ERP system data entry.
• Assist in manufacturing assemblies like cassettes when required, demonstrating versatility and a commitment to team success.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

This role demands a blend of hands-on manufacturing expertise, analytical problem-solving, and collaborative team spirit, fostering a workplace environment that champions safety, quality, and operational excellence.

To succeed, you will need

To excel in this position, you will need the following attributes and skills:

• A strong commitment to prioritizing safety and quality at all times.
• Ability to accurately measure components, including thickness gauging and coating weight assessments.
• Basic proficiency with computers to support data entry and process documentation.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability to maintain smooth production schedules.
• A positive and proactive attitude that embraces continuous learning and collaboration.
• Effective teamwork skills to partner with colleagues across shifts and functions.

While prior experience in manufacturing is appreciated, we encourage applications from individuals eager to learn and develop within a supportive environment.

In return, we offer

What We Offer in Return:

At Atlas Copco, we believe that investing in our people is critical to our ongoing success. As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• A culture built on trust, transparency, and accountability where every voice is valued.
• Robust opportunities for lifelong learning through training programs, workshops, and career advancement pathways.
• An innovative environment powered by collaboration and cutting-edge technology that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation packages, including benefits that support your health, financial security, and well-being.
• Programs and initiatives focused on maintaining a healthy work-life balance and promoting overall wellness.
• A welcoming and inclusive workplace that values diversity and fosters respect across all levels of the organization.
• Access to state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities equipped with modern machinery and tools, supporting your ability to deliver excellence.

We pride ourselves on offering a rewarding career experience where your contributions shape the future of industry-leading products and solutions.

Job location

Your work location for this role will be at our advanced manufacturing facility located in New Hudson, United States. This site is equipped with modern manufacturing technology and fosters a collaborative team environment dedicated to excellence and innovation. At this facility, you will engage with a dynamic group of highly skilled professionals committed to producing custom-engineered products that meet global standards. The role benefits from close-knit teamwork, continuous learning opportunities, and access to cutting-edge machinery, providing an enriching and supportive workplace experience.

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.