Production Technician

AppleOne Employment Services; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a dependable Production Technician for a contract role in Wyandotte, MI. The position involves operating and maintaining production equipment, moving materials, and changing over lines while following safety and quality standards.

The role is 100% onsite with rotating 12-hour shifts, including day and night blocks. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in production, basic math, and strong teamwork and reliability to support a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of production or manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and stand/sit as required.
• Basic math and measurement skills; comfortable using rulers/gauges.
• Able to read and follow standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, start up, shut down and maintain production equipment.
• Perform equipment and product changeovers with safety and quality in mind.
• Move materials from inspection and assembly lines to staging areas.
• Use tools, pallet jacks, and HMI systems to support operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform routine safety checks.
• Maintain clean, organized and safe work area.

Skills

Production experience

Safety procedures

Quality standards

HMI systems

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Basic math

Reading SOPs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jacks

Pneumatic tools

Measuring tools

Scanners

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable Production Technician for a contract opportunity in Wyandotte, MI supporting a fast-paced manufacturing operation. This hands-on role is ideal for candidates with production, assembly, or machine operation experience who enjoy working with equipment, following structured processes, and contributing to safe, high-quality output.

This Production Technician position offers steady onsite work, a structured rotating schedule, and the opportunity to build experience in a safety-focused production environment. The team values accountability, attention to detail, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Candidates can expect supportive leadership, clear operating procedures, and a workplace where safety, teamwork, and reliability are essential to daily success.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, start up, shut down, and maintain normal operation of production equipment, including de-flashing units.
• Perform equipment and product changeovers while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Move materials from inspection and assembly lines to staging areas using carts and electric pallet jacks.
• Use pneumatic and electric tools, bin lifters, air wands, scan guns, HMI systems, and other production equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform routine safety checks, and support problem-solving on the production floor.
• Follow standard operating procedures, maintain accurate production records, and support a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $20.50 per hour.
• Employment type: Contract.
• Work setting: 100% onsite in Wyandotte, MI.
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts.
• Day shift: 6:45 AM to 6:45 PM, rotating days.
• Sunday day shift: 6:45 AM to 2:45 PM, rotating Sundays.
• Night shift: 6:45 PM to 6:45 AM, rotating days.
• Sunday night shift: 10:45 PM to 6:45 AM, rotating Sundays.
• Candidates must be flexible to work rotating schedules.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support manufacturing and production operations across the facility.
• Operate and monitor production equipment while following safety and quality procedures.
• Perform material movement, equipment changeovers, and basic troubleshooting.
• Enter accurate production information using HMI systems and electronic databases.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 3 years of production or manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Basic math skills and ability to use measurement tools such as rulers and gauges.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use HMI systems and electronic production records.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures, safety instructions, and production documentation.
• Functional English communication and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, dependability, and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and adapt to changing production priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and sit for extended periods when required.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Machine operation experience preferred.
• Assembly or assembly line experience preferred.
• Experience using electric pallet jacks, scan guns, pneumatic tools, electric tools, or similar production equipment preferred.
• Prior experience in a chemicals, petro-chemicals, or regulated manufacturing environment is a plus.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.