Smart Manufacturing Associate (Nights–3rd Shift)

Atomic Industries, Inc. • Shelby Township, MI

2d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Atomic Industries is hiring a Smart Manufacturing Associate for its Shelby Township injection molding facility. This is an entry-level opportunity in a smart factory where associates work alongside collaborative robots, autonomous forklifts and mobile robots, connected molding machines, and digital production systems. The company provides hands-on training in robotics, automation, and injection molding.

The associate operates and monitors automated injection molding cells, responds to alarms and faults, conducts first-level troubleshooting, and escalates issues. The role also includes inspecting and measuring molded parts, containing non-conforming product, supporting process improvements, performing light assembly and packaging, maintaining a safe and organized work area, recording production and quality information digitally, and communicating with the shift team, leads, and engineers. The position is for the night, third shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort with digital tools.
• Ability to read and follow written and visual work instructions.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work assigned shifts.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Curiosity about technology and how things work; ownership, initiative, attention to detail, coachability, willingness to learn, teamwork, and clear communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse work, or another hands-on technical environment.
• Exposure to robotics, automation, PLCs, CNC, 3D printing, or injection molding through work, school, or personal projects.
• Coursework or certification in advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, robotics, or a related field, including community college, trade school, FANUC or Universal Robots training, or FIRST Robotics.
• Mechanical aptitude, such as experience working on cars, bikes, electronics, or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate injection molding cells and machines, cobots, and automated material-handling equipment according to procedures and safety requirements.
• Monitor machine and cell status using HMI touchscreens, dashboards, and production software; respond to alarms, faults, and alerts.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting, including clearing faults, restarting cobot programs, and resetting stations; escalate problems with clear information.
• Coordinate with autonomous forklifts and mobile robots for material delivery and finished-goods movement, while keeping robot traffic paths safe and clear.
• Monitor production for consistent output and notify supervisors of machine issues, quality concerns, or material shortages.
• Inspect molded parts for defects such as flash, short shots, sink, warpage, cracks, and discoloration.
• Measure parts with calipers, gauges, and digital inspection tools, and log results in the digital quality system.
• Separate and contain non-conforming parts, follow quality guidelines, and help identify root causes.
• Perform light assembly, counting, labeling, packaging, and preparation of finished parts for storage or shipment.
• Identify recurring problems, bottlenecks, and wasted motion; contribute ideas and participate in continuous improvement, 5S, and problem-solving activities.
• Provide feedback on automation, software tools, and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; perform routine housekeeping and follow lockout/tagout, robot safety-zone, and PPE requirements.
• Accurately record production, downtime, and quality data in digital systems, including tablets, scanners, and MES.
• Complete basic production and inspection documentation and communicate with supervisors, team members, leads, and engineers, including during handoffs.

Benefits

• $25–$27 per hour, based on experience and skills.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Optional Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid hands-on training in robotics, automation, and injection molding, with opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

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