Smart Manufacturing Associate (Nights–3rd Shift)

Atomic Industries, Inc.; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range

Health insurance

HSA

PTO

Training & advancement

Job summary

Atomic Industries, Inc. in Shelby Township, MI, is hiring for a Smart Manufacturing Associate (Nights – 3rd Shift). You will operate injected molding cells, monitor status with HMI and dashboards, and help keep lines running efficiently with cobots and robots.

Typical duties include basic troubleshooting, quality checks, and documenting production data. Training is provided; no robotics degree required, and a strong emphasis on ownership and curiosity is described.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort with digital tools.
• Ability to read and follow written and visual work instructions.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work assigned shifts.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection molding cells and monitor status using HMI touchscreens and dashboards.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting and escalate issues with details.
• Inspect molded parts for defects and log results in the digital quality system.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow lockout/tagout and PPE rules.
• Communicate with shift team during handoffs and equipment handoffs.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Smart Manufacturing Associate (Nights–3rd Shift)

Shelby Township, MI

About Atomic Industries

Atomic Industries is reinventing how the world makes things. From cars and aerospace systems to medical devices and packaging, most physical goods begin life in a mold or are shaped by a manufacturing tool. Producing these tools has always been slow, manual, and dependent on scarce expertise, taking weeks or months. We're changing that.

At our Detroit headquarters, we combine the industrial DNA of America's manufacturing heartland with the speed, intelligence, and precision of Silicon Valley. Our AI-driven platform tackles the hardest problems in geometry, process planning, and fabrication, collapsing production timelines from months to days and soon, minutes. We don't just build software; we run a fully operational factory where our technology produces production-grade tooling every week, enabling tight feedback loops and rapid iteration.

Backed by top-tier investors, we're restoring speed, flexibility, and capability to the American industrial base. Our mission is to make manufacturing as agile and scalable as the digital world, and in doing so, rebuild the infrastructure of the physical economy.

Why this Role is Different

This is not a traditional machine operator job. Our new Shelby Township injection molding facility is being built from the ground up as a smart factory, where people work side by side with collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous forklifts and mobile robots, connected molding machines, and real-time production data. Machines handle the repetitive work. You handle the thinking: keeping the system running, spotting problems before they become scrap, and helping us make the process better every week.

If you're the kind of person who takes things apart to see how they work, tinkers with tech in your free time, or always finds a faster way to do a task, this is your entry point into the future of manufacturing. No robotics degree required. We'll train you. We're hiring for curiosity, ownership, and the drive to learn.

What You'll Do

Run and Monitor an Automated Production Cell

• Operate injection molding cells that include molding machines, cobots, and automated material handling, following standard work and safety procedures.
• Monitor machine and cell status through HMI touchscreens, dashboards, and production software; respond to alarms, faults, and alerts.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting, such as clearing faults, restarting cobot programs, and resetting stations, and elevate issues with clear, specific information.
• Coordinate with autonomous forklifts and mobile robots for material delivery and finished-goods movement, and help keep robot traffic paths safe and clear.

Own Quality at the Source

• Inspect molded parts for defects such as flash, short shots, sink, warpage, cracks, and discoloration.
• Measure parts with calipers, gauges, and digital inspection tools; log results in our digital quality system.
• Contain non-conforming product and help identify the root cause rather than just sorting parts.

Improve the Process

• Spot recurring problems, bottlenecks, or wasted motion and bring ideas forward; we act on good ones quickly.
• Participate in continuous improvement, 5S, and problem-solving activities alongside engineers and technicians.
• Give feedback on automation, software tools, and work instructions to help shape how our factory runs.

Keep the Cell Running Smoothly

• Handle light assembly, part packaging, counting, and labeling where automation hasn't yet taken over.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe for both people and robots; follow all lockout/tagout, robot safety zone, and PPE requirements.
• Record production, downtime, and quality data accurately in digital systems (tablets, scanners, MES).
• Communicate clearly with your shift team, leads, and engineers during handoffs and when issues arise.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Operation & Production

• Operate injection molding machines under supervision following established procedures.
• Monitor production to ensure consistent production output.
• Notify supervisors of machine issues, quality concerns, or material shortages.

Quality Control

• Perform visual inspections of molded parts to identify defects such as flash, cracks, warpage, or discoloration.
• Separate non-conforming parts and follow quality control guidelines.
• Measure parts using standard measurements tools such as calipers or custom gauges.

Light Assembly & Packaging

• Perform light assembly work of molded components as required.
• Package finished parts accurately, including counting, labeling, and preparing for storage or shipment.

Housekeeping & Safety

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties throughout the shift.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Documentation & Communication

• Complete basic production and inspection documentation.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding production activities.

Who You Are

• Curious about technology and how things work, whether that's robots, computers, cars, 3D printers, or gaming PCs.
• A self-starter who takes ownership: you notice problems, look for answers, and follow through without waiting to be told.
• Comfortable using touchscreens, tablets, apps, and basic software, and quick to pick up new systems.
• Detail-oriented, with pride in getting things right the first time.
• Coachable and eager to grow; you see feedback and new skills as opportunities.
• A team player who communicates clearly and stays calm when things go sideways.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort with digital tools.
• Ability to read and follow written and visual work instructions.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work assigned shifts.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, or another hands‑on technical environment.
• Exposure to robotics, automation, PLCs, CNC, 3D printing, or injection molding through work, school, or personal projects.
• Coursework or certification in advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, robotics, or a related field (e.g., community college, trade school, FANUC/Universal Robots training, FIRST Robotics).
• Mechanical aptitude, such as working on cars, bikes, electronics, or equipment.

Don’t check every box? Apply anyway. We care more about how you think and learn than about your résumé.

What We Offer

• Pay Range: $25 – $27 per hour, based on experience and skills
• 100% employer‑paid health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid, hands‑on training in robotics, automation, and injection molding, with clear opportunities for advancement

Voluntary Self‑Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Atomic Industries, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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