Production Team Member - Career Growth Opportunities

Production Team Member

Position Type: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience (+$1.00/hr shift differential) Available Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shifts (Flexible scheduling options)

Location: Kalkaska, MI

What We Offer (Benefits & Perks)

• Sign-on bonus for eligible new team members

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Predictable, stable, and flexible full-time schedules

• Cross-training opportunities: We value longevity and want to help you learn multiple skills across different departments!

About the Role

Are you looking for a stable, long-term career with a company that treats you like family? We have been a growing force in the manufacturing industry since 1943. Unlike rigid factories, we encourage our team members to explore different roles and departments to find where their skills and interests align best.

As a Production Team Member , your daily responsibilities will adapt to your background, goals, and where you excel. We are currently hiring across several specialized departments:

• Assembly & Precision Welding: Soldering, resistance welding, and torch/induction brazing.

• Fabrication & Machining: Operating power presses, kick presses, and wire mesh shearing tables.

• Quality Control: High-precision inspection using microscopes.

• Facility Support: Wash room operations and tool/die maintenance.

Core Responsibilities

• Set up and operate power presses, manual kick presses, and wire mesh shear tables to craft parts.

• Utilize torch/induction brazing, resistance welders, and soldering tools to assemble components.

• Inspect finished products under a microscope to guarantee strict quality assurance.

• Measure components using precision tools like micrometers, calipers, indicators, and go/no-go gages.

• Review and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and standard production documentation.

• Log digital data, scan jobs in/out, and track daily workflow using a computer.

• Assist with tool, die, and mold maintenance using grinders, drill presses, lathes, and CNC machinery.

• Package completed products for delivery and assist with general material handling.

• Maintain a safe work environment by following all PPE requirements and machine safety protocols.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• Experience: 1–2 years in a factory, warehouse, or manufacturing environment is a plus (but we are fully willing to train individuals with the right attitude!).

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED), plus the ability to pass a basic math and tape measure assessment.

• Skills: High attention to detail, strong mechanical aptitude, and a reliable work ethic.

• Physical Capabilities: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, stand or sit for long periods, and meet close-vision focus requirements (clear vision at 20 inches or less).

• Logistics: Reliable daily transportation to our facility in Kalkaska, MI.

• Screening: Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Preferred Skills (Not Required, But a Plus!)

If you have experience with any of the following, be sure to highlight it on your resume:

• CNC Tooling, setups, or adjustments

• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

• Tool, die, or mold repair/setup

• Working within ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified environments

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Quality Inspection Experience
• CNC Tooling
• Soldering
• AS9100 Quality Systems
• Microscope Proficiency
• Warehouse Experience
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Tape Measure Reading
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Meets Physical Requirements
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• High School / GED
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience