Machine Operator – Hand Assembly and Repair

About the role

Oakwood Veneer Company is hiring a Machine Operator / Production Associate for our first-shift manufacturing team in Troy, Michigan. This is a full-time, entry-level manufacturing opportunity with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, paid training, and no mandatory nights or weekends. If you're looking for a production, assembly, machine operator or manufacturing position, this position offers hands-on work in a clean and organized facility. Previous wood veneer experience is not required. We provide paid on-the-job training. Our 44,000-square-foot Troy, MI manufacturing facility is clean, organized, and well maintained. Employees work in a team-oriented production environment where quality workmanship, safety, and reliability are valued.

Responsibilities

• Work with real wood veneer products while performing hands-on production and assembly work.
• Use small hand tools and heated repair irons to repair veneer.
• Assemble products.
• Inspect materials for quality.
• Complete repetitive production tasks.
• Follow established procedures and maintain quality standards.
• Work toward daily production goals.
• Attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and dependable attendance are important.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
• Experience in production, assembly, warehouse work, machine operation, kitchen work or prep, commercial food business, woodworking, repair, or general labor is a plus.
• Comfortable standing, working with hands, performing repetitive tasks, using small hand tools, following instructions, and learning new production processes.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and 7 paid holidays annually
• Tuition assistance

Pay

$17.05 per hour (effective rate)

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (30‑minute unpaid lunch)