Utility Position

Shively Diversified Management Services; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Shively Diversified Management Services is seeking a detail-oriented Utility for a manufacturing setting in Michigan. The role focuses on ensuring smooth material flow, machine operation, and upkeep of the shop floor. You will handle saw operations, forklift tasks, raw materials, and basic drills/taps.

The position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety policies. It is a temp-to-hire opportunity with benefits through SDMS and potential transition to the client’s

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and reliability are essential.
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety rules.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Hem Saw Operation: prepare material and saw bar stock for machines.
• Fork Truck: load/unload trucks and rearrange product on the floor.
• Raw Material: sort and stock incoming material, color coding as needed.
• Drill / Tap: set up and operate drilling/tapping machines.
• Oil / Coolant / Waste Barrels: monitor and replenish as needed.
• End of Day: turn off equipment and sweep area.
• Beginning of Day: determine task priorities.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Work ethic

Self-motivated

Learn & adapt

Dependable

Attention to detail

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
  • 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%