Factory Operator - Day Shift

NOX METALS•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nox Metals is a technology company in Detroit supplying aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to aerospace and defense manufacturers. We use software and automation to supply metal to American factories faster than the industry thought possible. We need a Factory Operator on day shift to run the floor and move material out the door. Nox Metals is an employer with real opportunity for long term career growth, this is a place to build a career, not just hold a job.

Requirements

Knowledgeable or experienced in a factory, metals service center, bandsaws, industrial saws, CNC equipment, or skilled trades
Committed to safety, you follow every protocol, wear your PPE, and never cut corners that put people at risk
High attention to quality, every cut, every cert, every shipment
Always thinking about how to make processes better, you do not accept "this is how we have always done it"
Absolutely customer obsessed, delivery timelines matter because customers are counting on them
A team player with a good attitude, you make the shift better for everyone around you
Someone who takes ownership, if it is your shift, it is your responsibility
Precise under pressure and reliable, day shift sets the pace for the whole operation
Comfortable with software, we track everything digitally and you will too
Organized and detail oriented
High agency, you handle big items alone and ask for help when needed
Low ego, you do the unglamorous work because it needs to get done
Able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate heavy equipment on your feet for a full shift
Not afraid to work outside normal hours when America demands it
Never says "that's not my job"

Nice To Haves

Experience in metals, aluminum, or aerospace/defense supply chains
Forklift and/or overhead crane certification
Background in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Comfortable using AI tools to work faster and smarter

Responsibilities

Operate industrial saws, bandsaws, CNC equipment, and material handling systems
Load, measure, cut, and inspect aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to spec
Run forklifts and overhead cranes
Follow cut lists and production schedules with precision
Receive inbound material and verify against purchase orders
Package, label, and stage outbound shipments
Record cut data and job completions in our software systems, accurately, every time
Always ask questions, never guess when something is unclear
Look at every process and figure out how to make it better
Keep the floor clean, organized, and ready for the next job
Work safely every shift and hold your teammates to the same standard