Production Operators

G.Z.Q.S.O.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare with Dental and Vision

PTO

Holiday Pay

Union Shop

Job summary

G.Z.Q.S.O. is hiring Production Associates for an automotive manufacturing operation in Sterling Heights, MI. The role supports multiple stages of production, from handling automotive components to final quality checks, with first-shift hours and steady weekday schedules.

Starting pay is $15.50 per hour, with a pay increase to $17.00 per hour after 90 days. Overtime or weekend hours may be required depending on production needs.

Qualifications

• Dependable and punctual employees.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable standing and performing hands-on production work throughout the shift.
• Ability to follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Attention to quality and detail.
• Previous manufacturing, automotive, production, warehouse, or assembly experience is helpful but not required.
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when production requires it.

Responsibilities

• Handling and preparing automotive parts for production.
• Placing components into fixtures, equipment, or designated workstations.
• Removing completed components from the production process.
• Performing visual quality checks on automotive parts.
• Identifying damaged, improperly assembled, or defective components.
• Sorting and organizing completed parts.
• Packaging or preparing components for the next production stage.
• Keeping materials supplied to the work area.
• Following standardized production and safety procedures.
• Maintaining an organized and safe workstation.
• Working with the production team to meet daily manufacturing requirements.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Fast-paced

Quality-focused

Team player

Job description

Production Associate – Automotive Manufacturing

Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Starting Pay: $15.50/hour
90-Day Pay Rate: $17.00/hour

Build the Parts That Keep Automotive Production Moving

We are hiring dependable Production Associates for an automotive manufacturing operation in Sterling Heights, MI.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work and wants a steady first‑shift manufacturing opportunity. Production Associates support different areas of the manufacturing process, from handling automotive components to checking completed parts and keeping production moving.

Your Day May Include

• Handling and preparing automotive parts for production
• Placing components into fixtures, equipment, or designated workstations
• Removing completed components from the production process
• Performing visual quality checks on automotive parts
• Identifying damaged, improperly assembled, or defective components
• Sorting and organizing completed parts
• Packaging or preparing components for the next production stage
• Keeping materials supplied to the work area
• Following standardized production and safety procedures
• Maintaining an organized and safe workstation
• Working with the production team to meet daily manufacturing requirements

Depending on production needs, employees may be trained to work in more than one area of the facility.

Hours & Pay

Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Starting pay is $15.50 per hour, increasing to $17.00 per hour after successfully completing 90 days.

Overtime and weekend hours may be required depending on production needs.

What We're Looking For

• Dependable and punctual employees
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced automotive manufacturing environment
• Comfortable standing and performing hands‑on production work throughout the shift
• Ability to follow work instructions and safety procedures
• Attention to quality and detail
• Previous manufacturing, automotive, production, warehouse, or assembly experience is helpful but not required
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when production requires it

• Healthcare with Dental and Vision
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Union Shop