Quick Snapshot
Pay: Competitive, Based on Experience
Schedule: Full-Time
Location: Boyne City, MI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Entry-Level to Experienced
Work Environment: Automotive Production | Machine Shop
Build It. Design It. Test It. Make It Better.
Ambient Recruiting is partnering with a leading automotive performance manufacturer in Boyne City with multiple full-time opportunities for hands-on, mechanically minded, and technically skilled individuals.
These opportunities span the entire product lifecycle—from assembling and machining precision components to designing custom products, testing new technology, and supporting engineering and product development.
Whether your background is in CNC machining, production assembly, automotive technology, CAD design, engineering, manufacturing, or mechanical troubleshooting, there may be an opportunity that matches your skills and career goals.
If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, building things, or seeing an idea go from concept to finished product, this could be an excellent opportunity to grow your career in Northern Michigan's automotive performance industry.
What You'll Be Doing
Depending on your experience and area of expertise, responsibilities may include:
Machine Shop & CNC
- Operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, and other machining equipment
- Load and unload raw materials and finished components
- Assist with machine setups, tooling changes, and production adjustments
- Read blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions
- Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
- Inspect finished components for quality and accuracy
- Perform deburring, finishing, and other secondary operations
- Monitor production and identify machining or equipment issues
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Production Assembly
- Assemble components and products using hand tools, power tools, and machinery
- Perform light assembly and soldering
- Follow technical documents, assembly instructions, and product specifications
- Inspect finished products for quality and specification compliance
- Troubleshoot minor assembly issues
- Assist with shipping and receiving activities
- Pack, label, and prepare products for shipment
- Receive incoming materials and verify quantities and accuracy
- Maintain an organized and safe workspace
- Collaborate with team members to meet production goals
- Report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns
Engineering & Product Testing
- Support development, testing, validation, and launch of automotive performance products
- Perform real-world vehicle validation testing
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hardware, software, and product issues
- Identify, reproduce, document, and communicate defects
- Evaluate product and software updates and validate corrective actions
- Assist with vehicle testing, dyno preparation, and testing procedures
- Coordinate test vehicles and testing logistics
- Work with engineering, software, firmware, calibration, and technical support teams
- Develop technical documentation and testing records
- Support product launches and vehicle platform expansions
CAD & Product Design
- Create detailed 3D models and production drawings using SOLIDWORKS
- Take measurements and translate concepts into production-ready designs
- Design custom automotive components and instrument solutions
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams
- Support prototype development and product refinement
- Identify and resolve design and manufacturing challenges
- Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines
What We're Looking For
We're interested in candidates with a variety of technical, manufacturing, and production backgrounds, including:
- Manufacturing, production, or machine shop experience
- CNC machine operation or setup experience
- Assembly or light manufacturing experience
- Mechanical or automotive experience
- CAD or product design experience
- Engineering technician or engineering support experience
- Automotive performance or aftermarket experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read and follow technical instructions
- Experience with hand or power tools
- Experience with precision measurement tools
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and processes
Preferred Qualifications
Depending on the position, experience with the following is a plus:
- CNC mills or lathes
- Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation
- Calipers, micrometers, gauges, and precision measurement
- SOLIDWORKS or other CAD software
- Soldering or electronic assembly
- Automotive diagnostics or vehicle tuning
- Data logging, scan tools, or vehicle communication systems
- Embedded automotive electronics
- Dyno or vehicle testing
- Machining, fabrication, or manufacturing
- Shipping and receiving
- Inventory management
- Automotive performance products
- Custom vehicle or hot rod projects
- Product development or prototype work
Benefits May Include
Benefits offered by our client may include:
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Employee product discounts
- Professional development opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
- Training and skill development
- Team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to work with innovative automotive technology and performance products
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Multiple career paths available with the same employer
- Work with automotive performance products and technology
- Put your mechanical, manufacturing, engineering, CAD, or assembly skills to work
- Work on products that go from concept to production
- Build precision automotive components
- Work with CNC machinery, tools, and precision measurement equipment
- Assemble high-quality products in a manufacturing environment
- Design custom automotive products using SOLIDWORKS
- Test products on real vehicles
- Solve unique mechanical and technical challenges
- Collaborate with experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals
- Opportunity to develop new skills and advance your career
- Great environment for someone who is passionate about cars, manufacturing, engineering, or technology
Real Talk
These are hands-on technical, manufacturing, and production opportunities, and the day-to-day work will vary depending on the position.
Some roles are focused heavily on CNC machinery, precision measurement, and production. Others involve assembly, soldering, and working with small components. Additional opportunities involve vehicle testing, troubleshooting, engineering support, or CAD design.
Many of these positions require you to spend time on your feet and work around machinery, tools, vehicles, or production equipment. Attention to detail and quality are important across every role.
You'll need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change and problems don't always have an obvious solution. Strong mechanical aptitude, reliability, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to quality are highly valued.
If you're someone who enjoys building things, fixing things, designing things, testing things, or figuring out how things work, there's a good chance one of these opportunities could be a great fit.
Why Ambient Recruiting?
Ambient Recruiting, formerly PMP Personnel Services, has been connecting talented people with great employers throughout Northern Michigan for more than 30 years. While our name has evolved, our mission remains the same: helping people find careers where they can succeed.
When you apply with Ambient Recruiting, you're gaining access to opportunities with some of Northern Michigan's best employers. Our recruiters take the time to understand your skills, experience, schedule preferences, career goals, and workplace preferences so we can connect you with positions that truly fit.
With access to a wide network of employers across Northern Michigan, one application opens the door to far more than a single position. Whether you're searching for your next machining, manufacturing, assembly, engineering, CAD, automotive, or technical opportunity, our team is committed to helping you find the right fit.
One application. Multiple opportunities. A recruiting team invested in your success.
Apply Today
Do you have experience in machining, manufacturing, assembly, automotive technology, engineering, CAD, or mechanical troubleshooting?
Apply today with Ambient Recruiting and let our recruiting team connect you with the opportunity that best matches your skills and experience.
You may be a great fit for one of these positions—or another technical opportunity we have available throughout Northern Michigan.
One application. Multiple opportunities. Let's find the right fit for you.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
