General Production Worker-Auburn Hills 15/Hr ALL SHIFTS

General Production Worker

This role supports a long-established plastics manufacturer serving the automotive industry by operating within an assigned work cell to handle injection-molded parts. You will load and unload parts from machines, perform visual and basic dimensional quality checks, and complete light assembly and trimming of excess materials to ensure finished products meet quality standards. The position offers multiple shift options in a clean, modern facility with extensive injection molding operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate within an assigned work cell to support injection molding production processes.
• Load raw or semi-finished parts into injection molding machines and unload finished parts safely and efficiently.
• Perform quality checks on finished products, including visual inspection and basic measurements, to ensure they meet specifications.
• Carry out light assembly tasks as required for specific product lines.
• Trim excess material, flash, or runners from molded parts using appropriate hand tools.
• Follow standard operating procedures and production instructions for each job assignment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safety and efficiency.
• Handle parts carefully to prevent damage and minimize scrap.
• Work collaboratively with team members and machine operators to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Adhere to all safety policies and guidelines while working around presses, overhead cranes, and other equipment.
• Report any quality issues, equipment concerns, or safety hazards to the appropriate personnel promptly.
• Support shift transitions by communicating work status, quality concerns, and production priorities to incoming team members.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 months of manufacturing or production experience.
• Demonstrated reliable attendance in previous employment.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks in a production environment, including standing for extended periods and handling repetitive tasks.
• Capability to load and unload parts from machines safely and consistently.
• Basic understanding of production processes and following written and verbal work instructions.
• Attention to detail to perform accurate quality checks and identify obvious defects.
• Willingness to work assigned shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) and maintain punctuality.
• Ability to use basic hand tools for trimming and light assembly tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience, especially with injection molding equipment, is preferred.
• Experience with production, machine operation, inspection, and assembly tasks is beneficial.
• Comfort working around large presses and overhead cranes.
• Interest in learning additional responsibilities that can lead to roles such as material handler or quality inspector.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable manufacturer with a long history in the automotive plastics industry, offering structured benefits and clear paths for advancement. The company provides medical benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, and vacation accrual with unused hours paid out at year end. Performance is recognized through annual merit and cost-of-living increases, as well as a negative point redemption program that rewards strong attendance. You will also have opportunities for promotion, including pay increases for moving into material handler or quality inspector roles, supporting long-term career growth in a supportive, production-focused environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very clean, modern manufacturing facility with a large production floor housing over 50 presses, including 1,500 to 4,000 ton presses and around 20 injection molding presses. The equipment includes dual profile rotary and two-shot injection presses from well-known manufacturers, supported by 60-ton overhead cranes. You will work in a structured production setting with clearly defined work cells and shifts: 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2nd shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and 3rd shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. starting Monday night. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and efficient production flow, with standard industrial attire appropriate for a plastics manufacturing facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $16.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.