Tekton

Manufacturer of professional-grade hand tools and storage

Manufacturing Operator

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeGrand Rapids, MI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Capable of working on your feet for the entire shift and repeatedly lifting 20–45 pounds.
Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
For full-time positions, able to work an average of 40–45 hours per week; overtime is optional but may be required at times.
For part-time positions, able to work an average of 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Physically transform products using equipment such as pneumatic and hydraulic presses, fiber marking lasers, and electric benders, working consistently, accurately, and quickly while following established procedures and meeting quality standards.
Work at a fast and error-free pace.
Follow strict procedures to move and track physical inventory efficiently between bin locations and work cells.
Assist in designing, setting up, and optimizing new and existing processes.
Help manage and replenish work cell resources, including consumables, fixtures, and tooling.
Develop and execute preventative maintenance tasks on manufacturing equipment.
Understand quality expectations and take action when products do not meet the standard.
Keep the work cell and surrounding areas clean, organized, and safe.
Provide feedback on current processes and help the department create a culture of continuous improvement.
Rotate through several work areas during the first 30 days to become familiar with various production processes and equipment.

Desired Qualifications

Interested in machines, tools, and creating.
Aligned with the employer’s philosophy, ways of thinking, and work style.
Enjoy working at a fast pace.
Pay great attention to detail.
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and empathy.

As a Manufacturing Operator - General, you physically transform our products through the use of a variety of equipment such as pneumatic and hydraulic presses, fiber marking lasers, and electric benders. You must be able to do this work consistently, accurately, and quickly while following our established procedures and meeting quality standards.

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
• Help 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

Indicators of a good match for this role

• You are aligned with Tekton’s philosophy, ways of thinking, and work style
• You enjoy working at a fast pace
• You pay great attention to detail
• You are interested in machines, tools, and creating
• You have exceptional values including honesty, integrity, and empathy

Baseline qualifications

• Capable of working on your feet the entire shift and repeatedly lifting 20 - 45 pounds
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Your first 30 days

You will rotate through several work areas to become familiar with a variety of production processes and equipment. After 30 days of employment, you will have a meeting with your supervisor and another with Human Resources to talk about how it is going in the role.

Pay range

$18.50 - $24.00 per hour
+ $1.00 per hour premium for full-time second shift employees

Benefits package

Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, life, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) program; and tuition reimbursement. Part-time employees receive a modified benefits package which includes a 401(k) program, paid time off, and a tuition reimbursement program.

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. Full-time employees are required to work an average of 40 - 45 hours per week. Overtime is optional but may be required at times. Part-time employees are required to work an average of 20 hours per week. Schedules are flexible. We are able to change employee start and end times or make special arrangements for scheduling conflicts.

Apply Link

https://apply.tekton.com/tekton/form/EmploymentApplicationOfficeProfessional/formperma/QEzCr1L38ltu_2Lm_p-KtJC_UEnznk3RQatsM9_4u_Q

Direct supervisor

Manufacturing Production Manager

About the department

The Manufacturing department produces a select but expanding number of Tekton tools. We are rapidly advancing our manufacturing capabilities with new equipment, technologies, and processes.

About the Company

Tekton

Manufacturer of professional-grade hand tools and storage

Tekton designs and manufactures professional-grade hand tools, including sockets, ratchets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and tool storage systems, for both trade professionals and everyday users. The company sells a single, logically organized line of tools arranged by size and type, sourcing steel domestically and manufacturing select items in-house at its Grand Rapids, Michigan headquarters, while partnering with international suppliers for the rest of its lineup. What sets Tekton apart is its transparency, publishing country-of-origin details for every product, plus a no-time-limit, no-receipt warranty and same-day shipping. The goal is to build well-made, thoughtfully designed tools that reflect the idea that simpler is generally better and less is often more.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Founded: 2000

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