Manufacturing Operator - Finishing
Tekton · Grand Rapids
Manufacturing & OperationsDepartmentOn-sitePart time or full time
Tekton is hiring a Manufacturing Operator - Finishing in Grand Rapids, Michigan (on-site, full-time). Posted 10 July 2025. Apply directly on Tekton's own careers site — no account needed.
As a Manufacturing Operator - Finishing, you physically transform Tekton tools through the use of equipment such as vibratory polishing bowls, abrasive blasters, and an electroless nickel plating line. You must be able to do this work consistently, accurately, and quickly while following our established procedures and meeting quality standards.
Responsibilities
- • Work at a fast and error-free pace
- • Follow strict procedures that efficiently move and track physical inventory from bin locations to work cells and back
- • Assist in the design, setup, and optimization of new and existing processes
- • Help manage and replenish work cell resources including consumables, fixtures, and tooling
- • Deeply understand our quality expectations, and take action when products do not meet the standard
- • Keep your work cell and surrounding areas exceptionally clean, organized, and safe
- • Give feedback about our current processes and help the department create a culture of continuous improvement
Indicators of a good match for this role
- • You are aligned with Tekton’s philosophy, ways of thinking, and work style
- • You enjoy working at a fast pace
- • You pay great attention to detail
- • You are interested in machines, tools, and creating
- • You take great caution when handling chemistry, making sure to understand correct processes and risk associated with industrial chemicals
- • You enjoy working with a team and can consistently rally to achieve a team goal
- • You have exceptional values including honesty, integrity, and empathy
Baseline qualifications
- • Capable of working on your feet the entire shift and repeatedly lifting 20 - 45 pounds
- • Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Your first 30 days
- You will rotate through several work areas to become familiar with a variety of production processes and equipment. After 30 days of employment, you will have a meeting with your supervisor and another with Human Resources to talk about how it is going in the role.
Pay range
- $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
- + $1.00 per hour premium for full-time second shift employees
Benefits package
- Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, life, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) program; and tuition reimbursement. Part-time employees receive a modified benefits package which includes a 401(k) program, paid time off, and a tuition reimbursement program.
Location and hours
- This is an hourly position located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Full-time and part-time positions are available on first or second shift. Full-time employees are required to work an average of 40 - 45 hours per week. Overtime is optional but may be required at times. Part-time employees are required to work an average of 20 hours per week. Schedules are flexible. We are able to change employee start and end times or make special arrangements for scheduling conflicts.
Apply Link
- https://apply.tekton.com/tekton/form/EmploymentApplicationOfficeProfessional/formperma/QEzCr1L38ltu_2Lm_p-KtJC_UEnznk3RQatsM9_4u_Q
Direct supervisor
- Finishing Team Captain
About the department
- The Manufacturing department produces a select but expanding number of Tekton tools. We are rapidly advancing our manufacturing capabilities with new equipment, technologies, and processes.
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