Pay: $17.50 - $23.00/hour
+ $1.00/hour premium for full-time second shift employees
As a Manufacturing Operator, you physically transform our products through operations like vibe polishing, pad printing, CNC cutting, laser marking, and broaching. You must be able to do this work consistently, accurately, and quickly while following our established procedures and meeting quality standards.
Some specific role responsibilities:
- Work at a fast and error-free pace
- Follow strict procedures that efficiently move and track physical inventory from bin locations to work cells and back
- Assist in the design, setup, and optimization of new and existing processes
- Work with the Manufacturing Team Captain to manage and replenish work cell resources including consumables, fixtures, and tooling
- Develop and execute preventative maintenance tasks on manufacturing equipment
- Deeply understand our quality expectations, and take action when products do not meet the standard
- Keep your work cell and surrounding areas clean, organized, and safe
- Give feedback about our current processes and help the department create a culture of continuous improvement
What it’s like in Tekton’s Manufacturing Center
- Surroundings: You will be working in a bright, clean Manufacturing Center around people, manufacturing machinery, and material handling equipment like pickers and forklifts.
- Noise Level: Noise levels vary depending on which machines are operating; however, it is typically not loud enough where hearing protection is required.
- Safety: Safety is important to us and we take it seriously. We provide protective gear such as vests, gloves, eye protection, and floor mats.
- Temperature: Our Manufacturing Center has heating and air conditioning. Temperatures can vary between 60 - 80°F depending on the season.
- Dress code: Clothes should be comfortable to twist, lift, and bend in. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Values and skills: You must have exceptional values, including honesty, integrity, and empathy. You must be able to use basic technology effectively, like email and our warehouse management system.
Education and experience: You do not need a specific degree or job history, but a background in lean manufacturing, fulfillment, distribution, assembly, shipping, quality control, or related fields could be helpful.
Physical requirements: You must be capable of working on your feet the entire shift and repeatedly lifting 20 - 45 pounds.
Location and hours: This is an hourly position located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Full-time and part-time positions are available on first or second shift. Schedules are flexible. We are able to change employee start and end times or make special arrangements for scheduling conflicts.
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Full-Time First Shift
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Full-Time Second Shift
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Part-Time
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Regular Hours
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Monday through Friday
5:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Monday through Thursday
12:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m..
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Monday through Friday: Anytime during the first or second shift schedules
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Weekly Hour Requirements
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Required to work an average of 40 - 45 hours. Overtime may be required at times.
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Required to work an average of 40 - 45 hours. Overtime may be required at times.
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Required to work an average of 20 hours per week.
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