Benefits:

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job description

Founded in 1895, Kirlin Lighting is the longest-operating independent lighting fixture manufacturer in the United States. This is an entry level position, at our headquarters in Detroit, for a shop hand/press operator who is mechanically inclined, precision oriented and able to produce quality parts under deadlines. We are a rapidly growing company offering growth potential to associates who embody industriousness, conscientiousness, focus, a willingness to learn, very good attendance, a positive attitude, and the ability to enhance the performance of a team.

Duties to be assigned daily by Pressroom Leader. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Operating press

Operating PEM press

Operating drill press

Operating band saw

Operating press brake

Operating shear

Operating saw machines (CNC and miter)

Sanding/deburring parts

Assembly of frames, housings, misc. assemblies

Using hand tools for general fabrication tasks

Hand drill (drill or tap), jig saw, hand held punch, rivet gun, hand riveter, arbor press

Adherence to 5S principles (keeping area clean and organized) in concert with completing tasks

Logs job progression in ERP system

Temporary assignment to assembly or packaging tasks during periods of high or low volume.

Preferred skillsets

Able to read prints and drawings to facilitate the accurate manufacture of parts and assemblies

Able to measure and mark with precision using calipers, tape measure, SAE/Metric scale, micrometer.

Understands shop math

Other requirements

Adheres to safety standards at all times

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks

Able to work overtime as needed.

takes pride in craftsmanship and values every member of the shop floor.