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Tube Mill Operator (1st Shift)

J-Star Motion Corporation
Cedar Springs, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2027

Position Summary:

Works as the leader of the tube mill team with the responsibility for ensuring all daily workloads are being completed on time, efficiently, and safely. Lead the team in quality initiatives, guidance and training. This position is a hands-on job with the expectation of leading by example.

Essential Responsibilities:

Maintains a working knowledge of all Tube Mill operations and SOP’s and have the ability to operate them as well

Audit weekly the department’s QC checks to ensure proper documentation is being recorded

Works with other departments on quality and production concerns

Ensures that tube inventory levels are stocked daily/weekly for Metal Fabrication

Direct and perform maintenance on equipment and log weekly/monthly/yearly

Directs and performs tooling changes to ensure accurate placement and alignment of all tooling

Documents each run on the department’s production tracking log

Participates in interviews for any new team members

Non-Essential Responsibilities:

Ability to lift 70lbs for a Tooling Change

Performing other duties as assigned

Comply with all safety regulations

Continue to look for continuous improvement ideas and implement

Maintain a high level of professionalism within the organization

Ability to read Engineering part drawings

Leadership Responsibilities:

Determines work assignments, priorities, and procedures for team members. Provides training, guidance, and mentorship to team members. Responsible for assigning, scheduling, and ensuring the quality and quantity of work.

Education & Experience:

High School diploma or GED

1 years of previous manufacturing experience. Leadership experience is a plus, preferred experience operating a tube mill/roll forming but not mandatory

Strong Mechanical/electrical knowledge preferred

Welding knowledge a plus

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Understanding of quality control methods and systems

General knowledge of J-Star policies and procedures

Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently

Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken and be computer literate

Environmental Conditions:

This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company’s at will employment status.

About J-Star Motion Corporation

J-Star is a first shift, customer and employee focused, OEM manufacturer of linear actuators and lifting columns located in a beautiful new facility built in 2023. Due to our high standards, our products quickly became globally respected for use in medical and home care equipment. With an annual production capacity of 600,000 actuators - lifting columns and 200,000 control boxes, we have become a leading supplier for companies around the world.

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