Utility Position

Shively Diversified Management Services; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage after 30 days

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Shively Diversified Management Services seeks a detail-oriented Utility to help ensure smooth production flow across departments. Responsibilities include operating saws, forklifts, and material handling, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to safety standards.

Daily tasks cover machine setup, material sorting, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. The role supports multiple factory processes and requires reliability, teamwork, and willingness to learn new procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and reliability.
• Communicates clearly with team and supervisors.
• Collaborates effectively as part of a team.
• Contributes to a positive and safe work environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Dependability with consistent attendance.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate Hem Saw and prepare job travelers with material specs.
• Perform Fork Truck loading/unloading and floor reorganization for operators.

Skills

Good work ethic

Good communication

Team player

Positive work culture

Self-motivated

Dependable

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job description

Overview

The position of Utility is one that requires a person to pay attention to detail and have a high regard for system flow. The goal is to ensure overall production is flowing smoothly in and out of all departments.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities

• Hem Saw Operation
  • Job travelers will be placed in the basket. Material type, size and length should be specified.
  • Saw bar stock for Lathes & stage on their racks
• Fork Truck
  • Loading and Unloading trucks
  • Re-arranging product on the floor for Operators at the machines
• Raw Material
  • Sort / Organize incoming material
  • Paint According to Epic color chart
  • § Replace empty cans / refill water o Put raw material stock away in rack
• Drill / Tap
  • Set up and Operator Drill & Tap Machines
  • Keep area clean and organized
• Oil / Coolant / Waste Barrels
  • Monitor Barrels. Switch or Empty when needed
  • Keep stock and re-order when needed

Additional Duties / Expectations

• De-burring Parts
• Sandblasting
• Tumbler
• Take out Trash
• Sweep Shop Floor
• Be Knowledgeable in the machines and measuring tools currently using
• Have an understanding of procedures
• Adhere to health and safety regulations
• Adhere to company policies
• Pay attention to detail; consistently providing a quality product
• Asks questions
• Be Dependable; have good attendance

Beginning of the Day Duties

• Determine the priority of tasks to be done in each area

End of the Day Duties

• Turn off all equipment (fans included)
• Sweep & pick up around your area

Personal Qualifications

• A good work ethic
• Good Communication Skills
• Be a team player
• Create a positive work culture
• Self-motivated
• Dependable
• Willingness to learn & adapt

Benefits

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity. While employed through SDMS, you’ll receive SDMS benefits. Upon being hired by our client, you’ll immediately transition to their full benefits package—there is no additional waiting period after hire.

Benefits While Employed by SDMS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available after 30 days (if eligible)
• 24 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid biweekly

Benefits Upon Hire by Our Client

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage paid 100% on the Silver plan for individuals or families, with the option to upgrade to Gold or Platinum coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4%