Assembly Operator - 1st Shift

Who We Are

Variety Die & Stamping Co. is a superior manufacturer of precision stampings and assemblies located in Dexter, Michigan. We have been in operation since 1954 as an established domestic and global supplier for the automotive and lawn & garden industries. Variety Die & Stamping is an ISO 9001-2015 certified company with an emphasis on continuous improvement.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for dependable individuals who may be just starting out in the workforce or looking to make a career change and is willing to learn new skills while achieving your personal and professional goals. Some of our associates over time have even advanced into other positions and departments.

Job Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be performing assembly operations to produce products for the automotive and lawn and garden industries.

Running machines daily such as manual assembly, robotic and spot welding, crimp assembly, balance, sorting, gaging, piercing, and packaging stations to produce various metal components and assemblies.

Procedures include complying with OSHA and related company policies and practices.

Report machine or part failures or concerns to appropriate personnel.

Daily duties:

- Perform visual checks for each part produced to ensure it meets quality specification

- Record production time, quantity, down time issues, scrap parts, and other items

- Use established safety measures at all times

- Ensure a clean and orderly work area

- Follow current health requirements set forth by state and local authorities

- Must be flexible to complete non-routine production as directed by Supervisors and Management

- Notify management concerning need for major repairs

Requirements

- Ensure the equipment functions efficiently and that all procedures work correctly

- Load materials into specific cells, fixtures and or machines

- Inspect product to ensure quality standards are being met

- Ability to read and understand work instructions for proper completion of assembly or configuration of part

- Work in a fast paced, team environment.

- Must be able to lift materials weighing an average of 30 lbs. on a regular basis or with assistance by other team members when needed

- Must have reliable transportation, good attendance and a positive attitude

- Work schedules may vary but are typically:

1st shift is 7:00am – 4:30pm

Experience

- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred

- Previous manufacturing experience helpful, but not required

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay range will be

$18.55 - $21.35/hour on 1st shift

$500 signing bonus, payable after 90 days of employment. Please inquire to learn more about the details of signing and referral bonuses.

We are very excited to announce that effective April 1, 2021, health benefits will become effective for full time employees on the date of hire. New employees can choose between two medical/prescription plans with low deductible, two dental plans, and vision coverage.

Incremental increases are available after periodic reviews.

Variety Die & Stamping offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and prescription coverage with low deductible, dental, vision, company paid disability insurance and life insurance.

Medical, dental and vision insurance will be effective on the first day of full-time employment.

We also offer a 401(k) with a company match of 15% of the total allowable employee contribution/profit sharing employer contribution.

Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, year-end bonus plus signing bonuses and referral bonuses.

Please inquire with our Human Resources Department for more details.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.55 - $21.35 per hour

Expected hours: 45 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21