Materials Preparation I - Machined Core (2nd Shift)

Location
450A - ZEELAND, MI 49464
Employment type
Full-time, Temporary
Last seen
Oct 19, 2026

About the role

As a Materials Preparation I you will perform multiple operations such as sawing, hydraulic platen press operation, staging materials, core stabilizing operations, and assemblies.

***SIGN ON BONUS***

$1200 FOR THIS ROLE ONLY.

$100 EVERY 30 DAYS YOU WORK UNTIL 1 YEAR ($1200).

Currently there is an opening for a Materials Preparation I in our Machined Core division on 2nd shift (Monday - Friday 2:30PM to 10:30PM)

Machined Core Materials Preparation I: Starting at $23.29 per hour on 2nd Shift!

Key Responsibilities:

- Support essential duties and responsibilities with moderate to low supervision.

- Blank cutting of core materials with band saws or hand tools.

- Acclimation control of WIP core sheets.

- Assist clean and pack operations as needed.

- Clean product to be packaged.

- Load crates and package parts properly to be protected during shipment.

- Read, understand, and execute upon written work instruction for the manufacture of parts.

- Fill out all documentation completely and accurately.

- Completes necessary paperwork and enters data into the electronic data system.

- Proper installation of vacuum bags for the oven stabilizing of parts.

- Hot press, room temp and vacuum bag stabilizing.

- Properly stage and prepare materials needed for manufacture of parts (peel ply, tooltec, vacuum bag material, etc.)

- Operate ovens to correctly select the proper recipe for the required operation.

- Accurately inspect parts against the quality requirements.

- Interpret and follow a work schedule and advise if there are issues.

- Provide the customer with the best value including Cost, Quality, and Delivery.

- Handle internal and external questions in a prompt professional manner.

- Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.

- Performs all reasonably related duties as assigned.

- Ability to support all required quality audits for specific areas (ex. clean room checklist, clean core checklist, etc.)

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED Preferred.
  • Must be able to operate independently with reduced supervision.
  • Must have strong math skills.
  • Previous experience in industrial manufacturing preferred
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively communicate within an industrial setting.

Additional Requirements:

- Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).