Production Associate - Door Assembly

Special-Lite•Benton Harbor, MI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Special-Lite team to help us drive growth through relationships as strong and dependable as our products! As a Production Associate - Door Assembly, you will perform a variety of duties related to production of our custom doors and entryways including: Measuring and cutting parts down to 1/32' Assembling custom made doors following shop sheet instructions and templates Operating hand tools and machinery (e.g. saws, shear, door laminator and other equipment). Working with your team to trouble shoot issues and to produce the highest quality product possible. Special-Lite manufactures engineered architectural products, which include commercial entrance systems, interior aluminum (Type II) framing with swing or sliding aluminum framed doors, and FRP restroom partitions. Our interior and exterior complete entrance system products are fiberglass or aluminum flush doors with many door face texture options including wood grain, aluminum monumental (stile & rail) doors, fiberglass, and aluminum framing. Our engineered, made-to-order architectural products are used in new construction and renovation projects for educational, commercial, institutional, industrial and municipal applications. The company was founded in 1971 and pioneered the use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) material for door skins in the early 1980's, and today is the largest volume producer of commercial FRP doors in the United States. The Special-Lite approach to producing our products is unique in the industry. We combine the best aspects of traditional hands-on detail, innovative design, and advanced technology to make the toughest, most durable doors possible. The high quality of our doors, framing, and bathroom partitions results from individual craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a personal commitment to quality that is unique in the industry. Special-Lite is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools
Intermediate mechanical comprehension and abilities
Ability to read, comprehend and carry-out instructions in written, oral, and/or diagram form
Skills to measure and perform mathematical computations, including fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions
Lift 70lbs with assistance
Complete all work within our safety guidelines
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to read a tape measure down to a 1/32"

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, assembly, or construction experience
Blueprint or template reading a plus
Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus

Responsibilities

Measuring and cutting parts down to 1/32'
Assembling custom made doors following shop sheet instructions and templates
Operating hand tools and machinery (e.g. saws, shear, door laminator and other equipment)
Working with your team to trouble shoot issues and to produce the highest quality product possible
Work and train in other departments as needed