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General Laborer- 2nd Shift

Oilgear Brand
Traverse, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 2/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer- 2nd Shift position at Oilgear Brand?

Job Summary:

 

This role involves performing a variety of tasks that support production operations, including painting, parts washing, parts picking, and preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate will maintain cleanliness in production areas and equipment, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Execute miscellaneous tasks that directly or indirectly relate to production operations, contributing to overall efficiency.
  • Perform painting, parts washing, and parts picking, along with other operations necessary for product production.
  • Operate entry-level machine tools, including deburring, drill presses, and lapping equipment.
  • Maintain or exceed the established production rate, ensuring timely and quality output.
  • Provide training and support to less experienced operators as needed.
  • Identify and report defective materials or questionable conditions according to established protocols.
  • Keep the work area and equipment clean and organized, adhering to prescribed safety regulations.
  • Carry out light preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties in assigned work areas.
  • Complete assigned tasks as per manufacturing schedules with minimal supervision.
  • Uphold an acceptable attendance record and overall work performance, while acquiring and maintaining required tools for the role.
  • Undertake additional duties as assigned by supervision or management to support production operations.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience in a production environment preferred.
  • Basic understanding of machine tool operations and production processes.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safety and cleanliness.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks as required.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

  • Work performed in a shop environment.
  • May work at different workstations as production needs require.
  • Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors and fum
  • Standing entire shift.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Bending and stooping throughout shift.
  • Ability to work at heights using a standard 6-8 foot step ladder as needed.
  • Ability to operate material handling equipment, such as hoist, positioners, pallet jacks, fork trucks,
  • Must be able to lift, push, and pull materials and equipment to complete assigned tasks

Training Requirements:

  • General safety training.
  • Safety training as required by customers.
  • ISO 9001 and applicable processes and procedures.
  • Forklift certification.
  • Overhead crane certification.
  • Lockout/tagout training.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Safety glasses.
  • Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes..
  • Hard hats
  • May require other PPE, such as gloves, goggles, shields, aprons, etc, while performing specific tasks

 

The Oilgear Company is an at-will employer.

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