Utility Position

Shively Diversified Management Services • Fenton, MI

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About The Position

The Utility position helps keep production flowing smoothly in and out of all departments. It requires attention to detail, a strong understanding of system flow, and a commitment to producing quality work. The role includes operating a hem saw and drill-and-tap machines, handling and organizing raw materials, moving products and materials with a fork truck, and monitoring oil, coolant, and waste barrels. The Utility worker also performs general shop duties and follows established procedures, company policies, and health and safety regulations.

At the beginning of the day, the Utility worker determines task priorities for each area. At the end of the day, they turn off all equipment, including fans, and sweep and tidy their work area. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity: while employed through SDMS, the employee receives SDMS benefits; upon hire by the client, they transition immediately to the client’s benefits package, with no additional waiting period after hire.

Requirements

• Good work ethic.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Self-motivated.
• Dependable, with good attendance.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Understanding of procedures and adherence to health and safety regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Place job travelers in the hem-saw basket and verify that material type, size, and length are specified.
• Saw bar stock for lathes and stage it on the appropriate racks.
• Load and unload trucks using a fork truck.
• Rearrange products on the floor for machine operators.
• Sort and organize incoming raw material.
• Paint raw material according to the Epic color chart; replace empty cans and refill water.
• Put raw material stock away in racks.
• Set up and operate drill-and-tap machines, keeping the area clean and organized.
• Monitor oil, coolant, and waste barrels; switch or empty them as needed and maintain stock for reordering.
• Perform additional duties such as deburring parts, sandblasting, operating the tumbler, taking out trash, and sweeping the shop floor.
• Stay knowledgeable about the machines and measuring tools in use and understand applicable procedures.
• Follow health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Pay attention to detail and consistently provide a quality product; ask questions when needed.
• Determine the priority of tasks in each area at the beginning of the day.
• Turn off all equipment, including fans, and sweep and pick up around the work area at the end of the day.
• Maintain dependable attendance and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work culture.

Benefits

• While employed through SDMS, medical, dental, and vision insurance are available after 30 days if eligible.
• While employed through SDMS, 24 hours of paid time off (PTO).
• Upon hire by the client, medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage paid 100% on the Silver plan for individuals or families, with the option to upgrade to Gold or Platinum coverage.
• Upon hire by the client, paid time off.
• Upon hire by the client, 401(k) with employer match up to 4%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed