Shop Hand / Press Operator Day Shift at The Kirlin Company — DETROIT, MI
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Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
Job description
Founded in 1895, Kirlin Lighting is the longest-operating independent lighting fixture manufacturer in the United States. This is an entry level position, at our headquarters in Detroit, for a shop hand/press operator who is mechanically inclined, precision oriented and able to produce quality parts under deadlines. We are a rapidly growing company offering growth potential to associates who embody industriousness, conscientiousness, focus, a willingness to learn, very good attendance, a positive attitude, and the ability to enhance the performance of a team.
Duties to be assigned daily by Pressroom Leader. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Operating press
- Operating PEM press
- Operating drill press
- Operating band saw
- Operating press brake
- Operating shear
- Operating saw machines (CNC and miter)
- Sanding/deburring parts
- Assembly of frames, housings, misc. assemblies
- Using hand tools for general fabrication tasks
- Hand drill (drill or tap), jig saw, hand held punch, rivet gun, hand riveter, arbor press
- Adherence to 5S principles (keeping area clean and organized) in concert with completing tasks
- Logs job progression in ERP system
- Temporary assignment to assembly or packaging tasks during periods of high or low volume.
Preferred skillsets
- Able to read prints and drawings to facilitate the accurate manufacture of parts and assemblies
- Able to measure and mark with precision using calipers, tape measure, SAE/Metric scale, micrometer.
- Understands shop math
Other requirements
- Adheres to safety standards at all times
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks
- Able to work overtime as needed.
takes pride in craftsmanship and values every member of the shop floor.