Job Title: Operator C - General Production
Reports to: Department Supervisor at specific Business Unit
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4AM to 4PM (36 hours, paid for 40 if all shifts worked during week)
Summary of duties and responsibilities:
Perform all general production functions involved in the manufacturing and assembly processes of Modineer Company. General production includes, but is not limited to, the operation of spot welders, robotic weld cells, single stroke stamping presses up to 400 tons, drills, grinders, stretch benders, and forklifts as well as other related duties as assigned. Employees must follow standard work instructions and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Read and understand work instructions
- Load and unload parts
- Change weld tips, nozzles, and fixtures
- Wear appropriate PPE
- Handle/lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs. on a repetitive basis
- Perform product quality checks in accordance with work instructions
- Package parts per specifications
- Use small hand-held tools to make minor adjustments to parts
- Read and understand measurement devices
- Make boxes with wooden skids
Education, prior work experience and specialized skills and knowledge:
- Experience using small hand-held tools, grinders, sanders, etc. is a plus
- Must be able to accurately complete all required Modineer production system documentation such as production reports, inspection reports, etc.
- Forklift experience is a plus
Physical environment/working conditions:
The position is in the factory and could involve sitting, standing, walking, and lifting for long periods of time throughout the day.
Other (e.g., customer contact or access to confidential information):
Must be able to work as part of a team. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Skills Required
- Ability to read and understand work instructions
- Ability to accurately complete production and inspection reports
- Ability to read and understand measurement devices
- Ability to handle, lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds repetitively
- Ability to work safely while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience using small hand-held tools, grinders, or sanders
- Forklift experience
What We Do
Modineer is your partner for quality metal components. Our wide range of capabilities and equipment allow for manufacturing of custom parts in high or low volume applications out of quality steel, stainless, or aluminum. These premium metal working capabilities offered by Modineer include Roll Forming, Metal Machining, Fabrication, Welding, and beyond. We work closely with our customers to ensure our focus is always on quality, consistent delivery, and exceeding expectations. We are: 1,000+ Employees strong across 18 manufacturing plants 1M+ sq. ft of combined manufacturing space IATF 16949-2016 Certified ISO 9001-2015 Certified Ford Q1 Certified Diversified customer base: Automotive (Tier 1 and Tier 2) Defense Commercial/Construction Agriculture Heavy trailer/heavy truck School bus Power sports Our locations: Niles, MI: Stamping, welding, fabrication, paint, roll form, machining, tool and die South Bend, IN: Air tanks, paint, tube forming, tube lasers, welding, polishing St. Peters, MO: Stamping, welding Santa Teresa, NM: Fabrication, welding, stamping Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico: Fabrication, welding, stamping, paint








