Machine Operator 1st shift

Orotex CorporationNovi, MI
Onsite

About The Position

Orotex is a successful global manufacturing company originating from Japan with roots in the U.S. for over 20 years. They specialize in cutting-edge noise and vibration control components for Tier 1 Automotive manufacturers. In recent years, Orotex has almost doubled its operations and continues to successfully grow. The Orotex team takes great pride in producing high-quality parts while staying committed to environmental efforts. The company provides a team atmosphere and treats every member like family. The purpose of the Machine Operator position is to safely and efficiently operate, adjust, set, and maintain all manufacturing equipment to produce material in accordance with customer specifications.

Requirements

  • Basic math skills
  • Mechanically inclined, understanding of hand tools and quality tools (i.e. screw drivers, hammers, calipers, tape measurer, etc.)
  • Detailed oriented, organized, and motivated
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to understand spoken and written English
  • Previous Forklift experience
  • Ability to work overtime and needed
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

  • Operate extrusion machines on designated production lines
  • Change out dies and provide maintenance and calibration of machine to ensure material is running properly
  • Make adjustments to equipment to produce quality product
  • Ensure machinery is continuously stocked with material
  • Assist packers with packing in accordance with customer requirements
  • Communicate and work effectively with packers to meet production goals, provide break relief
  • Safely operate a Forklift and overhead crane to move dies, material or equipment as needed
  • Read and comprehend instructions and following established procedures
  • Keep workstation clean and organized
  • Cross train in other areas as needed and other duties as assigned or required

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package starting after just 30 days of employment
  • 80 hours PTO the year you begin
  • 4 different medical plans (company typically covers 85-95% costs)
  • Vision & Dental
  • Flex spending/dependent care accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company sponsored Life Insurance, short-term & long-term
  • 401K with company match
  • 9 paid Holidays
  • Company BBQs & Holiday parties
  • Employee engagement: Employee of the Month, Safety Bingo, Anniversary Awards and much more!

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

11-50 employees

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