Production Operator

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1ST SHIFT PRODUCTION OPERATOR
GRAND RAPIDS, MI– PLAINFIELD PLANT 

Summary

The primary role of the Production Operator is to manufacture quality products in a safe manner.

Responsible for assembling and/or fitting parts together to form complete units or subassemblies at a bench or a conveyor line. May include operations requiring the use of simple hand tools and/or power or special assembly tools.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Set up and operate machines.
• Load/unload machine (may be assisted by automation or ergo aids).
• Relief of fellow operators
• Operate manual material handling equipment to re-stock production areas with raw material or purchased parts.
• Move wheeled carts, racks, bins containing work in progress to adjacent production areas.
• Inspect product quality.
• Cleaning surrounding work areas
• May be assigned different duties depending on plant needs.

Advantages of working for Lear at the Plainfield Plant:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Your Qualifications:

• Ability to frequently lift up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach or twist.
• Ability to frequently lift, transfer at waist height 30lbs.
• Ability to stand and/or walk long periods of time.
• Must pass a drug and alcohol screen

Bonus If You Have:

• 2 years of manufacturing experience
• Welding experience  

Schedule:

• Monday – Thursday
• 4 – 10-hour shifts

Shifts:

• 1st shift: 5:30am-4pm
• 2nd shift: 4pm-2:30am
• Both shifts have a 30-minute unpaid lunch and two 15 minute paid breaks

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.