Production Technician | $20/hr | Farmington Hills, MI

Farmington Hills, MI

Shift: 1st - 7am-3:30pm

Pay: $20/hr

What You’ll Do

  • Operate and monitor automated production and assembly equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment downtime and help keep production running efficiently.
  • Perform basic equipment maintenance, repairs, tool changes, and line changeovers.
  • Work with HMIs, PLCs, robotics, and automated equipment to identify production issues.
  • Perform quality inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other hand gauges.
  • Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
  • Follow established production standards to meet safety, quality, cycle-time, and productivity goals.
  • Escalate equipment, production, or quality concerns when necessary.
  • Participate in 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Support root-cause problem solving using tools such as 5-Why and 8D.
  • Rotate between production responsibilities as needed and support cross-training.
  • Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company policies.

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of manufacturing experience
  • Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Automation, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • Experience troubleshooting automated assembly or manufacturing equipment
  • Familiarity with HMI, PLC, and/or robotic systems
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes such as press/force, torque, soldering, and assembly
  • Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring tools
  • Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
  • Basic machine shop skills
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Green Belt certification preferred, but not required