Production Operator I (1st Shift)

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Wayland Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a 1st shift machine operator to run basic machinery according to SOPs and to support production lines. You will load/unload materials, monitor operations, perform routine maintenance, and maintain a clean work station while strictly following safety policies.

Candidates should have a high school education (preferred) and be fluent in English. Prior manufacturing experience is a plus, and ERP systems familiarity is beneficial for daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of machinery and production processes.
• Follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic math skills.
• ERP systems knowledge.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic machinery per SOPs.
• Load and unload materials.
• Monitor machine operations and report issues.
• Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance.
• Keep a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to safety and company policies.
• Assist in troubleshooting machine issues.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machinery basics

Instructions & safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic math

Fluent English

Education

High School (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

1st Shift

Job Responsibilities

• Operates basic machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Loads and unloads materials into machinery.


• Monitors machine operations and report any issues to the supervisor.


• Performs routine checks and maintenance of equipment.


• Maintains a clean and organized work area.


• Adheres to all safety and company policies.


• Assists in troubleshooting machine issues.


• May perform other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Basic understanding of machinery and production processes.


• Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Ability to work in a team environment.


• Basic math skills.


• Computer skills including ERP systems.


• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Some physical demand; often lifts light to heavy-weight material. Frequent lifting/moving average weight (up to 50lbs/11-27 kgs) material.


• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).


• Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours).


• Ability to stand and / or walk constantly over a full work shift on concrete (8-12 hours).


• May be exposed to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours).

Education

High School (preferred)

Experience

*Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred but not required. (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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