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Production Operator-2nd Shift

GNS HOLLAND, INC
Canton, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026

**Unsolicited resumes or outreach from staffing agencies and recruiters will not be accepted.

 

Who We Are

GNS North America | Established 2009

We deliver advanced metalworking solutions for automotive and industrial clients, specializing in stamping, welding, laser cutting, and assembly. Our in-house tool & die capabilities provide full design, simulation, and build services for complex projects.

 

Stamping

  • Hot and conventional stamping (100–800 tons)
  • Automotive & industrial metals
  • Multi-location facilities for high-volume production

Laser Cutting

  • Multi-axis laser systems for prototyping & production
  • Flat and 3D part cutting, trimming, and hole piercing
  • Versatile with various metals and thicknesses

Welding & Assembly

  • Spot welding for Ultra High Strength Steel & press-hardened parts
  • Highly automated robotic cells for precision and efficiency
  • Focused on quality, speed, and cost reduction

 

Shift Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, 2:10pm-10:30pm with overtime based on business needs.

Pay: $19.78/ hr with an additional $1.00 shift premium

 

At GNS North America in Canton our Production Operators are classified into 3 different work areas which include Hot Stamp Operator, Welding Operator, and Laser Operator. All 3 work areas will require applicants to have a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a high level of attention to detail.

 

Essential Responsibilities

  • Employee attendance is subject to monitoring during the initial two-week and 30-day, 60-day periods and will be evaluated at both the 30-day and 90-day reviews to assess consistency and compliance with company standards.
  • Must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the Production Operator position, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with company standards.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with company procedures.
  • Maintain punctuality and exemplify the company’s core values through daily actions and interactions in the workplace

Hot Stamp Operator

  • Assist in set-up and operate equipment to harden, anneal and heat-treat metal parts.
  • Start the equipment, monitor their operations, and record operational data.
  • Performs first piece inspection and identifies in Plex conformance/non-conformance.
  • Follow production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, dimensions and tolerances, furnace temperatures and heat cycle requirements.
  • Inspect completed parts to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, etc.
  • Observe flow and unload/stock parts into containers.
  • Clean and lubricate machines.
  • Correctly identifies and handles non-conforming products.
  • Correctly handles and identifies scrap using Plex during and after production shift.
  • Correctly handles an identifies finished products using Plex.

Welding Operator

  • Perform welding operations following general instructions and according to established shop practices.
  • Feed work piece into welding machine to join or bond components.
  • Observe and listen to welding machine and its gauges to ensure welding process meets specifications.
  • Turn and press controls, such as cranks, knobs, and buttons to adjust and activate welding process.
  • Lay out, fits, or tack work pieces together, using hand tools.
  • Stops and opens holding device on welding machine, using hand tools.
  • Examine metal product or assemblies to ensure specifications are met.
  • Positions and adjusts fixtures, attachments, or work pieces on machine, using hand tools.
  • Correctly handles scrap during and after production.

Laser Operator

  • Under supervision you must be able to run a Laser cell per required job target.
  • A Laser Entry Level to Level One operator will be able to execute all production and quality procedures. Must be able to inspect part in Gauge, understand the customer packing requirements. You must be able to fill out tags properly.
  • A Laser operator should always maintain a clean working environment. 5S the cell. There should not be hand prints on guarding, all garbage must be picked up. True Control 1000 screen will be clean. Robot panels should not have any debris on top of cabinet.
  • Safety First: When an operator sees a potential hazard he needs to bring these items to the production supervisor. Lockout/ Tagout.
  • Laser Operators must be able to run target numbers with minimum issues.

All 3 work areas will require applicants to have a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a high level of attention to detail. ****It is important to note that due to the type of machinery we run, the temperatures in the plant will be high with high humidity as well.****

 

We offer the following employee benefits:

  • Paid Weekly
  • Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 sign on bonus
  • Attendance Bonus
  • Shoe Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • $500 Referral Bonus
  • 10 Paid Holidays

GNS North America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

 

**Unsolicited resumes or outreach from staffing agencies and recruiters will not be accepted.

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