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Job description

Metalworks is a family-owned company celebrating over 50 years of manufacturing excellence and recognized throughout the office furniture industry as a leader in lean manufacturing. Impressive, right?

What we're looking for:

We are looking to add some new Team Members to fill manufacturing positions at Metalworks in Ludington. Whether you are a seasoned manufacturing professional or a newcomer to the industry looking to make an impact, you can find the right job for you!

• Dependable team players with a great attitude
• 1st Shift (5:00am - 3:30pm)
• 2nd Shift (3:30pm - 2:00am)
• 3rd Shift (8:30pm - 7:00am)

What you'll be doing:

You'll learn to do a mix of the following: operating various press brakes and equipment to fabricate materials; applying powered paint to our finished, metal goods; coordinating hanging and takeoff of painted parts; welding and grinding of subcomponents; the basic assembly of cabinets and following quality requirements.

Why you should apply:

• Starting Pay: General Labor starts at $16.00 per hour on first shift and $16.00
  • $1.00/hour shift premium on 2nd shift
  • $2.00/hour shift premium on 3rd shift
• 4-Day Work Week : Our standard work week is comprised of 4-10 hour schedules, allowing our employees to enjoy spending 3-day weekends with their families and friends.
• Profit Sharing : Once qualified, participants in our Profit-Sharing plan are eligible to receive a pay-out twice each year.
• Incentive Plans : From your first day of employment, see how your hard work pays off with our monthly incentive plans that pay out for meeting key Company Metrics!
• Hourly Master Employee Program : We want to invest in you! Through further skill development, once qualified for and enrolled, employees may enter the Master Employee Program and earn an additional $2.50/hour by becoming a Mentor level Master Employee.
• Leadership Progression : For employees wanting to take a shop floor leadership role, there is potential to earn an additional ~15% wage increase as a Coordinator.
• Pay for Performance : Beginning with their 3rd year anniversary, all employees will receive an annual pay for performance review based on their individual performance.
• Insurance Benefits : Once eligible, we provide some of the best, most affordable medical, dental and vision insurance in the area!
• Time Off : Ten paid Holidays per year plus personal and vacation time after your probation period!
• 40 Hours Vacation after 60 Days: Prorated based on the time of year hired, and resets after the first of the year every year.
• Vacation BUY Plan : Need more than 40 hours? No problem... set yourself up for more vacation, up to another 40 hours, starting next year!
• 401k Match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Scholarship and Education Assistance Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Programs

Successful candidates:

• Can pass pre-employment drug screen that checks for illegal substances
• Can complete a background screen with satisfactory results
• Can perform the physical requirements of the position which includes prolonged standing/walking, lifting up to 30-50 pounds and other activities necessary to perform the essential job duties with or without assistance
• Has the ability to operate equipment and follow procedures
• Can understand and demonstrate Metalworks Core Values

Metalworks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law in relation to hiring, wages, benefits, promotions or other job actions.

Metalworks participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

What your general duties will be:

Our Production Team Members learn a lot of different skills! An example of one of the roles involves receiving painted products from the paint line and matching them with purchased components from our warehouse. The 4 main steps of the assembly process are:

Sub-Assembly- This person begins the process by doing some assembly and label placing on the cabinet then sends to the builder by conveyor system.

Drawer Person- The drawer person combines the front and drawer bin for the cabinet and sends it to the builder.

Builder- The builder finishes the assembly process and installs the drawers.

Packaging- The product is boxed using vacuum hoist and skidded then sent to Shipping.

What you'll learn here as part of your job:

You'll learn how to read, understand and follow Standard Work Chart and any special instructions for your job.

You'll learn how to highlight Sub items on Travelers without assistance. Don't worry - we'll show you how to do that!

You'll learn the ability to use safe and correct techniques for installing components and using of tools.

You'll learn how to operate air activated tools and equipment to assemble products. Cool!

You'll learn how to compare, inspect, and monitor production quality to approved standards and accept, reject, or question in accord with established standards.

You'll learn the ability to read and understand Bills of Material.

Ability to identify and use the correct components in the assembly process.

Ability to verify color of cabinets and painted parts and match-up with traveler.

You'll be able to demonstrate your knowledge of component storage locations and proper techniques for installation.

You'll learn the ability to distinguish between the different work surfaces and the ability to perform the proper quality checks on them.

You'll learn to perform tasks in accordance with standard levels of performance required to meet production rate established for specific parts being worked.

You'll learn to perform routine cleaning chores to maintain cleanliness of work station and area per 5S requirements. (how fun!)

You'll learn to package products prior to shipment.

You'll learn any other additional duties as assigned.

We can't wait to add you to our team!