Manufacturing Equipment Operator

Job Schedule: Monday-Friday 3:00 PM-11:30 PM, weekends as needed.

Pay Rate: $16.00-$16.50 based on experience

Address: 1200 Grand Oaks Dr, Howell, MI 48843

About us:

MNP is an award-winning fastener manufacturer specializing in diameters from M3 to M24. Established in 1970, it is a family-owned business with core values of Humility, Integrity, Trust, Compassion and Dedication. Headquartered in southeast Michigan. MNP controls the complete manufacturing process from the annealing of the raw coiled steel through heading, rolling, heat treating, plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work without constant supervision. MNP seeks to promote from within and offers training and development at all levels of the organization; 75% of all leadership positions are held by employees who were promoted from within.

About the role of a Manufacturing Equipment Operator:

Operates manufacturing equipment as assigned. (I.e: press, welder, staking, saw etc). Perform hand operations (I.e : Sorting, Reworking, Packaging as assigned). Know & conform to all Quality Management System manufacturing requirements. Conform to all Safety and Health policy requirements.

Job Functions of a Manufacturing Equipment Operator:

• Ensure the appropriate manufacturing item work instruction/ or applicable work instruction is present at any and all assigned work function.
• Follow the manufacturing Item Work Instruction, Instructions for each job assignment. (for example: dunnage requirements, required checks, oil requirements etc.)
• Perform and record on appropriate form , attribute /or variable dim. Checks on applicable items during manufacturing run as assigned and required.
• Fill out I.P. Tag. with all required data and correct Production Order Number.
• During run, make sure any additional requirements to complete work assignment are acquired. (for example : more oil, another container, more components required, another I.P. tag, attribute chart).
• Keep work areas "Neat" and Clean" during and after work assignment, in any area.
• Wear required Safety -Personal Protection equipment. (I.e.; ear Plugs, Safety Glasses, gloves).
• Follow all published Safety Policy Rules per Employee Policy Handbook.
• Cooperate and Participate in any scheduled Internal Quality Audits, in manufacturing.
• Any other manufacturing task responsibility assigned by the Manufacturing Manager.

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role of a Manufacturing Equipment Operator:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• 3 Years manufacturing experience (anywhere)
• Familiarity with either ISO9001 or TS 16949 (or equivalent)

Benefits of a Manufacturing Equipment Operator:

Along with competitive pay, MNP offers employees BCBS medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and 401(k) match, discretionary profit-sharing. Aflac products are also available. Benefits listed here are optional and have a waiting period. Additional benefits include a health clinic (onsite in Utica) for employees and their families; optional employee wellness activities include managing and tracking diabetes, blood pressure, and weight control; onsite, personalized retirement counseling; employee referral bonuses and employment of friends and families; access to tickets for Jimmy John's Field; volunteer opportunities include Gleaners, Suite Dreams, Veterans Support activities, Blessings in a Backpack, food and clothing drives, and others; employee recognition includes anniversaries, birthdays, and special events; employee discounts on autos, cell phones, and others; employee social activities include Detroit Tigers opening day, Fat Tuesday, ice cream/popsicles, picnics, team meetings, team outings, one-on-one with the president, and many more.


This job description is not intended to be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the company. We are an equal opportunity employer and a second chance employer. We give consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and any other related State or Federal protected classes or characteristics.