Shipping & Receiving Manufacturing Tech – 1st Shift

Dowding Industries Inc; Eaton Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance, short-term and long‑to

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dowding Industries Inc. in Eaton Rapids, MI, seeks a Manufacturing Tech – Shipping & Receiving on 1st shift (6:00 am–2:30 pm, Mon-Fri). The role operates manufacturing machines and supports shipping/receiving, documenting daily parts and quality metrics.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic blueprint reading and computer skills, and be able to read simple drawings. Overtime may be required; teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule with occasional overtime.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic blueprint reading skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Able to complete forms neatly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain various tools and machinery.
• Meet or exceed production requirements targeting 85% OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Be part of continuous improvement efforts that show an impact with increased production rates and lowered scrap volumes within work area.
• Demonstrate basic skills in machine shop mathematics and blue print reading and interpolation.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Complete quality, manufacturing O.E.E., and tracking paperwork.
• Works with minimal supervision and direction.
• Maintain working area clean and organized at all times. This includes support of 5-S program.
• Responsible for all tools and equipment used in responsible cell. This will include any of the daily maintenance activities necessary to operate Laser machinery.
• Works closely with “Safety Coordinator” in the use of machine, material handling equipment, etc.
• Must be able to manage steel components up to 50lbs.
• Works from simple drawings, process sheets, inspection and or customer specifications, and instructions from supervisor.
• Perform all inspection requirements. May include SPC charting.
• Operate machines or tooling as required and trained.
• Responsible for maintaining calibrated gauges utilized in the cell.
• Assists in training and instruction of other employees as requested.
• Participates in “continuous improvement” activities within the department.
• Will be required to move material to and from the cell. This will require training and certification for driving a Hi-Lo and operating overhead crane. Basic inspection skills for Hi-Lo and overhead crane will be required.
• Assemble boxes or containers as necessary for packaging of parts. Packing, weigh counting, labeling, etc.
• Other duties as needed/assigned.

Job description

Dowding Industries Inc. in Eaton Rapids, MI, seeks a Manufacturing Tech – Shipping & Receiving on 1st shift (6:00 am–2:30 pm, Mon-Fri). The role operates manufacturing machines and supports shipping/receiving, documenting daily parts and quality metrics.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic blueprint reading and computer skills, and be able to read simple drawings. Overtime may be required; teamwork is essential.