Production Team Member

Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retirement plan options

Paid Time Off

Discretionary profit sharing

Job summary

Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc. in Kalkaska, MI is seeking a full-time manufacturing associate with hands-on experience in fabricating, assembling, inspecting, and maintaining components.

The role supports precision work using blueprints, measurement tools, and a range of shop equipment in a safety-focused environment. The ideal candidate will read technical drawings, use hand and power tools, and perform quality checks with microscopes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and production documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate power presses and manual kick presses.
• Use resistance welders, soldering, and brazing to assemble components.
• Inspect parts under a microscope for quality assurance.
• Read blueprints and production documentation to guide work.
• Use wire mesh shear tables and other shop equipment to cut/form wire mesh.
• Scan jobs in/out and track workflow with a computer.
• Perform tool/die maintenance using lathes, CNC machines, grinders, and drill presses.
• Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to ensure specs.
• Follow company safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Communication

Safety procedures

Math skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CNC machines

Lathes

Grinders

Drill presses

Job description

Kalkaska, MI • Full-time • Posted February 15, 2026

Full-time manufacturing role in Kalkaska, MI with competitive pay, benefits, sign-on bonus, PTO, and shift differential. Hands-on work fabricating, assembling, inspecting, and maintaining parts and equipment in a safety-focused, friendly shop environment; ideal for detail-oriented candidates with manufacturing experience and comfort using tools, blueprints, and measurement equipment.

Sign on bonus for eligible new employees

Retirement plan options

Generous Paid Time Off

Stable and flexible full-time schedule

Discretionary profit sharing

Responsibilities:

• Operating power presses and manual kick presses to fabricate parts
• Using resistance welders, soldering, and torch/induction brazing to assemble components
• Inspecting parts under a microscope for quality assurance
• Operating wire mesh shear tables and other shop equipment to cut and form wire mesh
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and production documentation
• Using a computer to scan jobs in and out, track workflow, and access digital job details
• Performing tool and die maintenance using lathes, CNC machines, grinders, and drill presses
• Measure production parts using various gages including micrometers, calipers, indicators, go/no-go gages, to ensure parts are in compliance with standards.
• Following all company safety procedures and PPE requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or factory environment (preferred)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Highschool diploma/GED and/or ability to pass a basic math test
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and stand or sit for extended periods
• Reliable transportation and the ability to commute to our Kalkaska, MI facility

Additional Responsibilities May Include:

• Package finished products for shipment or storage
• Assist with materials handling and inventory management

Skills:

• Proficient in using hand tools and power tools
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Good communication skills to collaborate with team members

Punctual and Dependable:

Consistently arrives on time, ready for shifts, and prepared to meet daily work goals.

Consistent Attendance:

Maintains reliable, regular attendance and adheres to scheduled shift times and break policies.

Special Requirements:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes remained focused on a given point)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

If you take pride in hands-on work and thrive in a setting that values precision and teamwork, we encourage you to apply. Join our team of skilled professionals and play a key role in the continued success of our manufacturing/factory operations, going strong since 1943.