Thread Rolling Trainee: Learn, Train, Grow to Operator I

MacLean-Fogg Company; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Health Savings Account contributions

Company-paid life insurance and short‑

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual healthcare resources

Tuition reimbursement

Additional wellness programs

Job summary

MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Thread Rolling Operator Trainee at our Chesterfield, MI manufacturing facility. You will support thread rolling production through material handling, machine cleaning, setup assistance, quality checks, and basic preventive maintenance while building the skills needed to advance to Thread Rolling Operator I.

Previous manufacturing experience is preferred, not required. Employment type is full-time / hourly with a shift differential and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand basic production documentation and work instructions.
• Basic math skills for counting, weighing, and recording production data.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn thread rolling machine operation, controls, and adjustments and pursue advancement to Thread Rolling Operator I.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately, maintain attention to detail, perform basic inspections, and identify obvious nonconforming product.
• Dependability, accountability, strong housekeeping discipline, and the ability to work effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Basic data entry and documentation skills with a commitment to standard work and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work overtime or varying shifts as business needs require.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements described below.

Responsibilities

• Support Thread Rolling Operators and department leadership by staging materials, loading and removing work-in-process material from parts hoppers, transporting production tubs, and keeping work areas supplied.
• Assist with rolling machine setup and teardown under the direction of a Thread Rolling Operator while learning machine controls, control panels, basic adjustments, and proper equipment care.
• Perform routine lubrication, designated oil changes, machine cleaning, purging, washdowns, and minor machine repairs as trained or directed.
• Sort parts from rolling equipment and perform basic pan checks and inspections in accordance with work instructions and quality standards.
• Read and follow production documents, including travelers, work instructions, and blueprints, and accurately complete production, downtime, and data collection records.
• Record and weigh production tubs and scrap, complete scrap tickets, and verify containers are properly labeled, positioned, and free of foreign material before use.
• Maintain machines, roller areas, storage racks, aisles, tools, and work areas in accordance with cleaning schedules and 5S standards. Report equipment malfunctions, production shortages, excessive tool usage, and other system issues promptly, and return dropped or damaged gages to Quality for calibration verification.
• Follow Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures while supporting standard work and continuous improvement within the department.

Skills

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Reading production docs

Attention to detail

Team player

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Thread rolling machine

Machining controls

Job description

MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Thread Rolling Operator Trainee at our Chesterfield, MI manufacturing facility. You will support thread rolling production through material handling, machine cleaning, setup assistance, quality checks, and basic preventive maintenance while building the skills needed to advance to Thread Rolling Operator I.

Previous manufacturing experience is preferred, not required. Employment type is full-time / hourly with a shift differential and potential overtime.