Production Operator I (Brake - 2nd shift)

Mayville Engineering Co. Brand • Hazel Park, MI

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About The Position

The Production Operator I operates basic machinery according to standard operating procedures, loads and unloads materials, monitors machine operations, and reports issues to a supervisor. The role includes routine equipment checks and maintenance, keeping the work area clean and organized, following safety and company policies, and assisting with troubleshooting. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires a basic understanding of machinery and production processes, the ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines, attention to detail, teamwork, basic math, and computer skills including ERP systems. Fluency in English and the primary language used in the area of responsibility and/or location is required. A high school diploma or equivalent education and experience is required. Previous manufacturing or production experience is preferred but not required.

The role involves frequent lifting or moving of materials up to 50 pounds, occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and reaching, operating motorized vehicles, and standing and/or walking on concrete throughout an 8–12-hour shift. The employee may be exposed to noise requiring hearing protection.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of machinery and production processes.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Computer skills, including ERP systems.
• Fluent in English and the primary language used in the area of responsibility and/or location.
• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to frequently lift or move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and/or reaching over an 8–12-hour shift.
• Ability to operate motorized vehicles over an 8–12-hour shift.
• Ability to stand and/or walk constantly on concrete over an 8–12-hour shift.
• Ability to wear hearing protection when exposed to noise over a full shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Load and unload materials into machinery.
• Monitor machine operations and report issues to the supervisor.
• Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to safety and company policies.
• Assist in troubleshooting machine issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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