Production Associate - Saw/Fabrication

Special-Lite • Decatur, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Associate - Saw/Fabrication, you will perform a variety of duties related to production of our custom doors and entryways. Special-Lite manufactures engineered architectural products, which includes 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 fiberglass reinforced polyester (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.

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.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to read a tape measure down to a 1/32"
• The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing, assembly, or construction experience.
• Blueprint or template reading a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all work is done following our safety guidelines.
• Use mechanical talents to assemble custom made doors following templates and instructions.
• Work with your team to trouble shoot issues and produce the highest quality product possible.
• Operate upstream equipment and processes to facilitate product flow and feed downstream activities.
• Work with CNC equipment, hand tools and various measurement devices.
• Participate in various continuous improvement activities, lending your voice to the creative problem-solving process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED