Technique is looking for a General Labor associate to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor in the Manufacturing department. The employee will perform general labor tasks in a manufacturing setting, including operating machines, cleaning and inspecting parts, and finishing materials. This position gives the opportunity to learn a trade from the best technicians in the industry, with numerous opportunities to grow into different setup roles.
The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. No prior experience is required – we’re looking for someone who can multitask, solve basic problems, work well in a team, and is willing to learn. A High School Diploma or GED and a forklift operator’s license (or willingness to obtain one) are preferred.
Responsibilities:
Operate machinery and equipment – Operate a variety of manufacturing machinery and equipment as required by production needs.
Wash, deburr, sort, paint, and inspect parts – Use hand tools and equipment to wash, deburr, sort, paint, and inspect parts to ensure quality standards are met.
Maintain a clean and organized work area – Keep workstations clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards throughout the shift.
Assist welders and setup techs – Assist welders and setup technicians with machine setup, adjustments, and material handling.
Package parts for shipping – Properly package finished parts for shipping in accordance with customer and internal requirements.
Complete job documentation – Accurately complete all required job documentation for production runs.
Identify and report equipment malfunctions – Identify and report equipment malfunctions or production issues to supervisors in a timely manner.
Follow safety policies and procedures – Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures at all times.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED; vocational training preferred
Forklift operator’s license preferred
No prior experience required
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Basic problem solving skills
Ability to read blueprints
Basic math skills
Good teamwork and communication skills
Ability to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the shift
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise
No travel required for this position
Must be eligible to work in the United States; E-Verify partner employer
Position Type and Expected Hours:
This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a minimum of 40 hours per week with overtime as needed. Note: days and hours required may vary.
Shifts include:
1st Shift – Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
About Technique, Inc.:
Technique, Inc. is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing. Our employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results. Technique, Inc. benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, professional development, referral program, paid training, on-the-job training, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.
Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
401(k)
401(k) Matching
Professional Development
Referral Program
Paid Training
On The Job Training
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Technique, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
