Machine Operator 1st shift

Orotex Corporation•Novi, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Orotex is a global manufacturing company specializing in noise and vibration control components for Tier 1 automotive manufacturers. The Machine Operator safely and efficiently operates, adjusts, sets up, and maintains manufacturing equipment to produce materials in accordance with customer specifications. The role operates extrusion machines, supports production and packing activities, and helps ensure quality and production goals are met. The position is based at Orotex’s NOVI, Michigan location and is full-time, first shift. The facility is temperature controlled. The role has no direct reports. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a drug screen, background check, and physical.

Requirements

Basic math skills.
Mechanically inclined, with an understanding of hand tools and quality tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, calipers, and tape measures.
Detail-oriented, organized, and motivated.
Excellent time-management skills.
Ability to understand spoken and written English.
Previous forklift experience.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to sit or stand for more than 12 hours daily.
Ability to use both hands, wrists, and arms with continual motion.
Ability to push, pull, grasp, and reach objects.
Ability to lift more than 30 pounds repeatedly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to bend, stoop, and walk frequently.
Wear safety glasses at all times, safety gloves, steel-toe safety shoes or boots, and earplugs as necessary.

Responsibilities

Operate extrusion machines on designated production lines.
Change out dies and maintain and calibrate machinery to ensure material runs properly.
Adjust equipment to produce quality products.
Keep machinery continuously stocked with material.
Assist packers with packing according to customer requirements.
Communicate and work effectively with packers to meet production goals and provide break relief.
Safely operate a forklift and overhead crane to move dies, materials, or equipment as needed.
Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures.
Keep the workstation clean and organized.
Cross-train in other areas and perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

80 hours of PTO in the year employment begins.
Four medical plans; the company typically covers 85–95% of costs.
Vision and dental coverage.
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Company-sponsored life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Nine paid holidays.
Company barbecues and holiday parties.
Employee engagement programs, including Employee of the Month, Safety Bingo, and Anniversary Awards.