Quick Snapshot
Pay: $16.00/hr. Based on Experience + Shift Premium
Schedule: Full-Time | 1st & 2nd Shift Available
Location: Vanderbilt, MI
Position: Production Operator
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Entry-Level to Experienced
Work Environment: Manufacturing | Production | Machine Operation
Ambient Recruiting is partnering with a manufacturing company in Vanderbilt to hire dependable Production Operators for its growing production team. In this role, you'll operate production equipment, inspect parts, package finished products, and support daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment.
If you enjoy hands-on work, learning new equipment, and being part of a team, this could be a great opportunity to build your manufacturing skills. Paid training is provided, giving you the opportunity to learn multiple machines and production processes.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Production Operator, you'll:
- Operate production equipment including presses, saws, benders, threaders, and buffers
- Load and secure materials into machines manually or with lifting devices
- Start machines, monitor operations, and adjust controls as needed
- Inspect and measure finished parts to ensure quality standards are met
- File, sand, shape, and clean machined parts
- Package and prepare finished products for shipment
- Read work orders and follow written instructions and production procedures
- Complete required production and quality control paperwork
- Use micrometers, pin gauges, and other measuring and inspection equipment
- Learn machine setup and operation across multiple production areas
- Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE
- Assist with additional production duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
Successful candidates typically have:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
- Ability to read measuring tools and follow written instructions
- Basic math and reading skills
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 100 pounds
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn new equipment and processes
- Comfort working in a loud manufacturing environment
- Steel-toed boots required
Preferred Qualifications
- 1–2 years of previous manufacturing experience
- Previous machine operation experience
- Experience using micrometers, gauges, or other measuring equipment
- Experience working in a fast-paced production environment
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- $16.00/hr. starting pay based on experience
- Additional shift premium
- Full-time 3rd Shift opportunity
- Weekly pay
- Paid training
- Frequent pay increases as you learn new tasks and equipment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Full benefits available after 90 days
- Opportunity to learn multiple production areas
- No holiday work required
- Build valuable manufacturing and machine operation skills
What to Expect
This is a physically active manufacturing position that requires standing for extended periods, repetitive movement, and working around heavy machinery, dust, and loud equipment.
You'll be expected to lift and move materials weighing up to 100 pounds, use measuring equipment, follow detailed work instructions, and adapt to changing production needs.
Steel-toed boots and required PPE must be worn while working.
The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, detail-oriented, and willing to learn. Success in this role comes from maintaining quality, following safety procedures, and working effectively as part of a team.
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 experience, career goals, schedule preferences, 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.
One application. Multiple opportunities. A recruiting team invested in your success.
Apply Today
Ready to build your manufacturing skills and join a growing production team?
Apply today with Ambient Recruiting and let our recruiting team connect you with this Production Operator opportunity and other manufacturing careers throughout Northern Michigan.
We look forward to helping you find a position where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
